City comparison
Tampa vs Boston Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Boston (144.3).
Tampa Index
109.3
Boston Index
144.3
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Boston Rent
$3,775
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Boston Home price
$722,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Boston.
Equivalent salary in Boston
$114,859
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Boston.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 198 | +71.0 (+55.9%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 122 | +22.0 (+22.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 114 | +15.0 (+15.2%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 113 | +14.0 (+14.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 106 | +2.0 (+1.9%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 121 | +21.0 (+21.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $6,790
Tampa / Boston
Couple
$8,180 / $11,270
Tampa / Boston
Family
$11,540 / $15,890
Tampa / Boston
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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.