Tampa, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,701 per month, while the typical home is valued around $420,400. Households earn a median of $75,475 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 64. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$75,475
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,701
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$420,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
102.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,593
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,696
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,977
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,527
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
102.5
Goods
99.0
Rents / Housing
123.5
Services
95.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $123,450 |
| Registered Nurse | $90,260 |
| Elementary Teacher | $61,990 |
| Electrician | $55,750 |
| Accountant | $88,140 |
| Plumber | $54,590 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $297,870 |
| Civil Engineer | $109,740 |
| Operations Manager | $136,870 |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,410 |
| Health Services Manager | $121,290 |
| Truck Driver | $53,820 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $108,630 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
401,618
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
64.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
25
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,474
Per month
Avg Home Value
$320,609
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33592 | — | $1,053 | $185,100 |
| ZIP 33602 | — | $2,010 | $464,000 |
| ZIP 33603 | — | $1,205 | $293,200 |
| ZIP 33604 | — | $1,206 | $241,100 |
| ZIP 33605 | — | $1,075 | $214,100 |
| ZIP 33606 | — | $1,770 | $740,100 |
| ZIP 33607 | — | $1,678 | $251,600 |
| ZIP 33609 | — | $1,654 | $477,600 |
| ZIP 33610 | — | $1,217 | $188,200 |
| ZIP 33611 | — | $1,471 | $393,300 |
Showing top 10 of 25 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
310
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
Tampa has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.5. The US national average is 100, so Tampa is 2.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Tampa is $1,701 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Tampa is $75,475 per year.
The median home value in Tampa is $420,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Tampa has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 64.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
