2024 E-Insights Report
Cost of Living Index
Cost of Living Index
Trend Over Time
Competitive Position Trend
About: Measures the relative 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 different locations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, “MARPP Regional price parities by MSA: All Items”.
- San Diego has the highest cost of living (COLI), while San Antonio has lowest COLI. Tampa has shown some fluctuations over the years but its COLI remains relatively stable.
- Tampa Bay’s COLI is generally below 100, which suggests that it is lower than the national average. Over the years, Tampa Bay experienced a slight fluctuation in the rankings but remained in the top five.