City comparison
Tampa vs Los Angeles Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Los Angeles (148.5).
Tampa Index
109.3
Los Angeles Index
148.5
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Los Angeles Rent
$4,025
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Los Angeles Home price
$730,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Los Angeles.
Equivalent salary in Los Angeles
$118,202
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Los Angeles.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 208 | +81.0 (+63.8%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 123 | +23.0 (+23.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 118 | +19.0 (+19.2%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 111 | +12.0 (+12.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 109 | +5.0 (+4.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 121 | +21.0 (+21.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $7,070
Tampa / Los Angeles
Couple
$8,180 / $11,740
Tampa / Los Angeles
Family
$11,540 / $16,540
Tampa / Los Angeles
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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.