City comparison
Seattle vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Seattle (137.2) and Tampa (109.3).
Seattle Index
137.2
Tampa Index
109.3
Seattle Rent
$3,475
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Seattle Home price
$636,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Seattle to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$90,021
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Seattle and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Seattle | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 184 | 127 | -57.0 (-31.0%) |
| Groceries | 118 | 100 | -18.0 (-15.3%) |
| Transportation | 113 | 99 | -14.0 (-12.4%) |
| Healthcare | 109 | 99 | -10.0 (-9.2%) |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 116 | 100 | -16.0 (-13.8%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,410 / $4,930
Seattle / Tampa
Couple
$10,640 / $8,180
Seattle / Tampa
Family
$15,000 / $11,540
Seattle / 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.