2025 E-Insights Report
Marginal Regional Price Parities Cost of Living Index
- Tampa Bay鈥檚 overall cost of living index has remained relatively stable, ranging from
101.98 in 2008 to 99.31 in 2022. Its rank improved in the mid-2010s (as high as third
in 2016) but declined to 10th in 2022, suggesting a gradual increase in overall living
expenses compared to other MSAs. - San Antonio achieved the lowest overall cost of living with a value of 95.11, showcasing
a balanced a铿ordability across essential expenses. In contrast, San Diego faced the
highest living costs at 114.51, reflecting a铿ordability challenges across multiple
expense categories.

Trend Over Time

Competitive Position Trend

Measures the relative to national level cost of living in a specific area, considering various essential expenses such as housing, goods, utilities, etc. The index provides a comparison of living costs across di铿erent locations. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 鈥淢ARPP Regional price parities by MSA: All Items.鈥