City comparison
Tampa vs San Diego Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and San Diego (141.4).
Tampa Index
109.3
San Diego Index
141.4
Tampa Rent
$2,350
San Diego Rent
$3,700
Tampa Home price
$422,000
San Diego Home price
$738,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in San Diego.
Equivalent salary in San Diego
$112,551
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and San Diego.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 194 | +67.0 (+52.8%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 122 | +22.0 (+22.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 109 | +10.0 (+10.1%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 110 | +11.0 (+11.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 108 | +4.0 (+3.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 118 | +18.0 (+18.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $6,650
Tampa / San Diego
Couple
$8,180 / $11,040
Tampa / San Diego
Family
$11,540 / $15,560
Tampa / San Diego
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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.