City comparison
Miami vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Miami (132.2) and Tampa (109.3).
Miami Index
132.2
Tampa Index
109.3
Miami Rent
$3,325
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Miami Home price
$607,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Miami to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$90,946
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Miami and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Miami | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 172 | 127 | -45.0 (-26.2%) |
| Groceries | 116 | 100 | -16.0 (-13.8%) |
| Transportation | 106 | 99 | -7.0 (-6.6%) |
| Healthcare | 108 | 99 | -9.0 (-8.3%) |
| Utilities | 111 | 104 | -7.0 (-6.3%) |
| Miscellaneous | 115 | 100 | -15.0 (-13.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,210 / $4,930
Miami / Tampa
Couple
$10,310 / $8,180
Miami / Tampa
Family
$14,530 / $11,540
Miami / Tampa
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.