City comparison
Tampa vs New York Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and New York (166.9).
Tampa Index
109.3
New York Index
166.9
Tampa Rent
$2,350
New York Rent
$4,850
Tampa Home price
$422,000
New York Home price
$787,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in New York.
Equivalent salary in New York
$132,848
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and New York.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 245 | +118.0 (+92.9%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 138 | +38.0 (+38.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 121 | +22.0 (+22.2%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 117 | +18.0 (+18.2%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 112 | +8.0 (+7.7%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 134 | +34.0 (+34.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $8,110
Tampa / New York
Couple
$8,180 / $13,620
Tampa / New York
Family
$11,540 / $19,870
Tampa / New York
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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.