City comparison
Tampa vs Orlando Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Orlando (110.6).
Tampa Index
109.3
Orlando Index
110.6
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Orlando.
Equivalent salary in Orlando
$88,035
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Orlando.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 130 | +3.0 (+2.4%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 100 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 99 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 100 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $5,000
Tampa / Orlando
Couple
$8,180 / $8,300
Tampa / Orlando
Family
$11,540 / $11,700
Tampa / Orlando
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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.