City comparison
Tampa vs Portland Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Portland (120.2).
Tampa Index
109.3
Portland Index
120.2
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Portland Rent
$2,675
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Portland Home price
$500,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Portland.
Equivalent salary in Portland
$95,676
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Portland.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 145 | +18.0 (+14.2%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 112 | +12.0 (+12.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 107 | +8.0 (+8.1%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 104 | +5.0 (+5.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | -3.0 (-2.9%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 109 | +9.0 (+9.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $5,440
Tampa / Portland
Couple
$8,180 / $9,030
Tampa / Portland
Family
$11,540 / $12,730
Tampa / Portland
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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.