City comparison
Washington vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Washington (142.9) and Tampa (109.3).
Washington Index
142.9
Tampa Index
109.3
Washington Rent
$3,800
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Washington Home price
$705,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Washington to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$91,020
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Washington and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Washington | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 201 | 127 | -74.0 (-36.8%) |
| Groceries | 117 | 100 | -17.0 (-14.5%) |
| Transportation | 109 | 99 | -10.0 (-9.2%) |
| Healthcare | 111 | 99 | -12.0 (-10.8%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 118 | 100 | -18.0 (-15.3%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,720 / $4,930
Washington / Tampa
Couple
$11,160 / $8,180
Washington / Tampa
Family
$15,720 / $11,540
Washington / Tampa
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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.