City comparison
Tampa vs Austin Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Austin (116.9).
Tampa Index
109.3
Austin Index
116.9
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Austin Rent
$2,675
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Austin Home price
$484,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Austin.
Equivalent salary in Austin
$93,049
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Austin.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 146 | +19.0 (+15.0%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | +3.0 (+3.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | +3.0 (+3.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 99 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 98 | -6.0 (-5.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 104 | +4.0 (+4.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $5,310
Tampa / Austin
Couple
$8,180 / $8,810
Tampa / Austin
Family
$11,540 / $12,430
Tampa / Austin
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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.