City comparison
Phoenix vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Phoenix (113.5) and Tampa (109.3).
Phoenix Index
113.5
Tampa Index
109.3
Phoenix Rent
$2,525
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Phoenix Home price
$459,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Phoenix to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$87,633
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Phoenix and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Phoenix | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 136 | 127 | -9.0 (-6.6%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | -4.0 (-3.9%) |
| Healthcare | 98 | 99 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | -4.0 (-3.7%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,160 / $4,930
Phoenix / Tampa
Couple
$8,570 / $8,180
Phoenix / Tampa
Family
$12,070 / $11,540
Phoenix / 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.