🇺🇸 FL, United States · #130 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Tampa

4.1% below the United States average

Ranked #130 of 538 cities · More expensive than 75.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Tampa

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 2,235/mo USD 1,631/mo 27%
3-Bedroom USD 3,993/mo USD 2,950/mo 27%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-4.1% Average
Rent
+6.3% Average
Groceries
-7.3% Average
Restaurants
-1.0% Average
Purchasing Power
-3.5% Average

Living in Tampa: What to Expect

Tampa is average by global standards (ranked #130 of 538 cities). It is 4.1% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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