Tampa vs New York: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison

Tampa's typical home is worth $333,200, 54% lower than the typical home in New York at $732,100.

Median household income is $66,802 in Tampa versus $76,607 in New York.

On median rent, Tampa runs $1,422 while New York runs $1,714.

FEMA's National Risk Index puts both cities at "Relatively High" for overall natural-hazard risk.

Metric	Tampa, FL	New York, NY
Population	388,768	8,622,467
Median home value	$333,200	$732,100
Median household income	$66,802	$76,607
Median gross rent	$1,422	$1,714
Climate risk (FEMA)	Relatively High	Relatively High

Both home values and rent run lower in Tampa, FL than in New York, NY, making it the more affordable of the two on housing alone.

Moving between Tampa and New York

Tampa and New York are 1,002 miles apart in a straight line.

What changes when you move	Tampa → New York	New York → Tampa
Median rent	+$292/mo (+21%)	−$292/mo (−17%)
Median home value	+$398,900 (+120%)	−$398,900 (−54%)
Median household income	+$9,805 (+15%)	−$9,805 (−13%)

Estimated moving cost (either direction)

Home size	Estimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	$1,418 – $2,249
2-3 bedroom	$3,329 – $5,223
4+ bedroom house	$5,623 – $8,784

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.

Tampa, FL New York, NY

1,152 miles estimated driving distance · 19.2 hours of highway driving

DIY Truck Rental

$1,527 – $1,947

Includes an estimated $403 in fuel (115 gal at ~10 mpg) over 3 driving days.

Professional Movers

$5,580 – $10,260

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.