City comparison
Tampa vs Seattle Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Seattle (137.2).
Tampa Index
109.3
Seattle Index
137.2
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Seattle Rent
$3,475
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Seattle Home price
$636,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Seattle.
Equivalent salary in Seattle
$109,208
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Seattle.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 184 | +57.0 (+44.9%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 118 | +18.0 (+18.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 113 | +14.0 (+14.1%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 109 | +10.0 (+10.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 103 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 116 | +16.0 (+16.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $6,410
Tampa / Seattle
Couple
$8,180 / $10,640
Tampa / Seattle
Family
$11,540 / $15,000
Tampa / Seattle
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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.