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�