City comparison
Tampa vs Phoenix Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Phoenix (113.5).
Tampa Index
109.3
Phoenix Index
113.5
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Phoenix Rent
$2,525
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Phoenix Home price
$459,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Phoenix.
Equivalent salary in Phoenix
$90,343
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Phoenix.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 136 | +9.0 (+7.1%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | +4.0 (+4.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 98 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 108 | +4.0 (+3.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $5,160
Tampa / Phoenix
Couple
$8,180 / $8,570
Tampa / Phoenix
Family
$11,540 / $12,070
Tampa / Phoenix
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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.