City comparison
Portland vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Portland (120.2) and Tampa (109.3).
Portland Index
120.2
Tampa Index
109.3
Portland Rent
$2,675
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Portland Home price
$500,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Portland to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$87,295
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Portland and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Portland | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 145 | 127 | -18.0 (-12.4%) |
| Groceries | 112 | 100 | -12.0 (-10.7%) |
| Transportation | 107 | 99 | -8.0 (-7.5%) |
| Healthcare | 104 | 99 | -5.0 (-4.8%) |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | +3.0 (+3.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 109 | 100 | -9.0 (-8.3%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,440 / $4,930
Portland / Tampa
Couple
$9,030 / $8,180
Portland / Tampa
Family
$12,730 / $11,540
Portland / 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.