Orlando vs Tampa: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison

Median home value runs $332,700 in Orlando, about the same as the $333,200 median in Tampa.

On median household income, Orlando posts $66,292 while Tampa posts $66,802.

On median rent, Orlando runs $1,509 while Tampa runs $1,422.

Both cities carry FEMA's "Relatively High" natural-hazard rating.

Metric	Orlando, FL	Tampa, FL
Population	307,738	388,768
Median home value	$332,700	$333,200
Median household income	$66,292	$66,802
Median gross rent	$1,509	$1,422
Climate risk (FEMA)	Relatively High	Relatively High

Housing costs are mixed: Orlando, FL has the lower median home value while Tampa, FL has the lower median rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

Moving between Orlando and Tampa

Orlando and Tampa are 81 miles apart in a straight line.

What changes when you move	Orlando → Tampa	Tampa → Orlando
Median rent	−$87/mo (−6%)	+$87/mo (+6%)
Median home value	+$500 (+0%)	−$500 (−0%)
Median household income	+$510 (+1%)	−$510 (−1%)

Estimated moving cost (either direction)

Home size	Estimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	$519 – $788
2-3 bedroom	$1,634 – $2,470
4+ bedroom house	$3,051 – $4,605

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Orlando, FL Tampa, FL

93 miles estimated driving distance · 1.6 hours of highway driving

DIY Truck Rental

$222 – $286

Includes an estimated $33 in fuel (9 gal at ~10 mpg) over 1 driving day.

Professional Movers

$1,278 – $1,987

Full-service crew, loading and unloading included.

Estimates based on typical rental-truck, fuel, and professional-mover industry rates; actual quotes vary by carrier, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.