Moving to Tampa, FL
City Overview
Cost of Living
101
Avg Temperature
64°–82°F
State Income Tax
None
Population
385K
Tampa blends Gulf Coast beach vibes with a growing urban core and a strong craft beer scene centered around Ybor City. The cost of living is reasonable for Florida, and the Cuban sandwich game is unmatched.
Average Moving Costs to Tampa
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,004 mi | $2,697–$4,222 | $1,356–$2,542 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,150 mi | $3,280–$5,190 | $2,003–$3,347 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,005 mi | $2,581–$4,062 | $1,356–$2,544 |
| Houston, TX | 791 mi | $2,428–$3,821 | $1,235–$2,393 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,794 mi | $3,014–$4,775 | $1,803–$3,098 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 928 mi | $2,542–$4,000 | $1,313–$2,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | 977 mi | $2,520–$3,978 | $1,340–$2,523 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,086 mi | $3,233–$5,117 | $1,968–$3,302 |
| Dallas, TX | 917 mi | $2,515–$3,960 | $1,306–$2,481 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,365 mi | $3,465–$5,476 | $2,125–$3,499 |
Neighborhoods in Tampa
Hyde Park
A popular neighborhood in Tampa, FL for newcomers and residents alike.
Seminole Heights
A popular neighborhood in Tampa, FL for newcomers and residents alike.
South Tampa
A popular neighborhood in Tampa, FL for newcomers and residents alike.
Ybor City
A popular neighborhood in Tampa, FL for newcomers and residents alike.
Channelside
A popular neighborhood in Tampa, FL for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Tampa
Cost of Living Index
1% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,550/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,900/mo
Moving to Tampa from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,004 miles
Full-Service
$2,697–$4,222
From Los Angeles, CA
2,150 miles
Full-Service
$3,280–$5,190
From Chicago, IL
1,005 miles
Full-Service
$2,581–$4,062
From Houston, TX
791 miles
Full-Service
$2,428–$3,821
From Phoenix, AZ
1,794 miles
Full-Service
$3,014–$4,775
From Philadelphia, PA
928 miles
Full-Service
$2,542–$4,000
From San Antonio, TX
977 miles
Full-Service
$2,520–$3,978
From San Diego, CA
2,086 miles
Full-Service
$3,233–$5,117
From Dallas, TX
917 miles
Full-Service
$2,515–$3,960
From San Jose, CA
2,365 miles
Full-Service
$3,465–$5,476
From Austin, TX
936 miles
Full-Service
$2,537–$3,995
From Jacksonville, FL
172 miles
Full-Service
$2,079–$3,255