City comparison
Tampa vs Miami Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Miami (132.2).
Tampa Index
109.3
Miami Index
132.2
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Miami Rent
$3,325
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Miami Home price
$607,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Miami.
Equivalent salary in Miami
$105,228
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Miami.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 172 | +45.0 (+35.4%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 116 | +16.0 (+16.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 106 | +7.0 (+7.1%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 108 | +9.0 (+9.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 111 | +7.0 (+6.7%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 115 | +15.0 (+15.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $6,210
Tampa / Miami
Couple
$8,180 / $10,310
Tampa / Miami
Family
$11,540 / $14,530
Tampa / Miami
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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.