City comparison
Tampa vs Denver Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Denver (123.4).
Tampa Index
109.3
Denver Index
123.4
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Denver Rent
$2,900
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Denver Home price
$549,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Denver.
Equivalent salary in Denver
$98,223
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Denver.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 159 | +32.0 (+25.2%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 108 | +8.0 (+8.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 105 | +6.0 (+6.1%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 102 | +3.0 (+3.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 97 | -7.0 (-6.7%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 108 | +8.0 (+8.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $5,610
Tampa / Denver
Couple
$8,180 / $9,310
Tampa / Denver
Family
$11,540 / $13,130
Tampa / Denver
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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.