City comparison
Tampa vs Chicago Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Chicago (113.6).
Tampa Index
109.3
Chicago Index
113.6
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Chicago Rent
$2,375
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Chicago Home price
$377,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Chicago.
Equivalent salary in Chicago
$90,423
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Chicago.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 128 | +1.0 (+0.8%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 106 | +6.0 (+6.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 112 | +13.0 (+13.1%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 104 | +5.0 (+5.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | -3.0 (-2.9%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 105 | +5.0 (+5.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $5,130
Tampa / Chicago
Couple
$8,180 / $8,520
Tampa / Chicago
Family
$11,540 / $12,000
Tampa / Chicago
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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.