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Cost of Living

The cost of living index in the Tampa Metro Area (92.6) is the lowest among all major markets in the Southeastern United States.

Cost of Living Index by State

  • Florida
    101.0
  • Michigan
    99.1
  • Nebraska (Omaha)
    91.2
  • Pennsylvania
    107.2
  • South Carolina
    95.4
  • USA
    100

Source: Cost of Living per C2ER, data as of 2017Q2 by Chmura JobsEQ

Cost of Living Index By All Florida Regions

Florida Uban AreasComposite IndexGrocery ItemsHousingTransportationHealthcareMisc Goods and Services
2017 Q3 Index
100%
13.61%
27.59%
9.59%
4.00%
35.15%
Tampa, FL
91.7
97.2
72.6
98.7
97.0
98.4
Daytona Beach, FL
91.9
103.3
77.4
100.7
89.9
95.4
Palm Coast-Flagler County FL
94.1
105.2
78.8
90.7
97.0
97.1
Jacksonville, FL
94.2
100.3
88.9
94.5
87.7
97.1
Orlando, FL
94.5
102.7
83.7
92.2
91.1
95.5
Fort Myers, FL
94.6
108.4
83.1
104.3
103.5
96.4
Tallahassee, FL
96.6
110.5
90.2
93.3
98.9
99.9
Vero Beach, FL
97.4
106.4
87.3
91.1
101.8
99.7
Miami, FL
114.3
108.6
145.7
106.3
95.5
101.3
Fort Lauderdale, FL
119.8
103.9
163.3
114.2
94.9
102.8

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