City comparison
Tampa vs Atlanta Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Atlanta (110.5).
Tampa Index
109.3
Atlanta Index
110.5
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Atlanta.
Equivalent salary in Atlanta
$87,955
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Atlanta.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 129 | +2.0 (+1.6%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | +4.0 (+4.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 97 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | -4.0 (-3.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 102 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $4,990
Tampa / Atlanta
Couple
$8,180 / $8,280
Tampa / Atlanta
Family
$11,540 / $11,680
Tampa / Atlanta
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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.