Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Cost of Living & Economic Score

Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area.

C
InflationRank Score
76 / 100
Solid affordability — better than the U.S. national average.
Metro cost level (RPP)
99.5
0.5% below U.S. (100)
Cost burden
76
0–100 (higher = cheaper)
Income resilience
70
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Cost of living in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area run 0.5% below the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 99.5 on a base of 100). That puts Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.

For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Florida household — see the Florida state report.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?

The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 99.5 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 0.5% below the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater an affordable place to live?

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL has an InflationRank score of 76/100 (grade C), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 99.5 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.

How does Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater compare to other cities for cost of living?

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL has a cost-of-living index of 99.5 (U.S.=100), 0.5% below the national average. Similar-cost metros include Richmond, VA (RPP 99.5), Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (RPP 100.0).

About the InflationRank Score

The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.

Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →