City comparison
Tampa vs Washington Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Washington (142.9).
Tampa Index
109.3
Washington Index
142.9
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Washington Rent
$3,800
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Washington Home price
$705,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Washington.
Equivalent salary in Washington
$113,745
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Washington.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 201 | +74.0 (+58.3%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 117 | +17.0 (+17.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 109 | +10.0 (+10.1%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 111 | +12.0 (+12.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 118 | +18.0 (+18.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $6,720
Tampa / Washington
Couple
$8,180 / $11,160
Tampa / Washington
Family
$11,540 / $15,720
Tampa / Washington
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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.