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Quality of life is a simple phrase that describes the advantages of everyday life in Southwest Florida. Being able to count on sunny, balmy, tropical weather year long puts Tampa
residents ahead of the citizens of most other US cities.
Cost of Living Index
Average U.S. = 100
| Location |
All Items |
| Tampa, FL |
99.2 |
| Tuscon, AZ |
99.3 |
| Orlando, FL |
99.3 |
| Dallas, TX |
100.6 |
| Albuquerque, NM |
101.0 |
| Phoenix, AZ |
101.6 |
| Spokane, WA |
101.6 |
| Las Vegas, NV |
104.3 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL |
105.7 |
| Salt lake City, UT |
106.6 |
| W. Palm Beach, FL |
108.2 |
| Denver, CO |
109.1 |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL |
111.5 |
| Washington, D.C. |
123.0 |
| Los Angeles, CA |
128.5 |
Source: ACCRA, Cost of Living Index,4th Quarter, 1998
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