HEAD TO HEAD
Miami vs Tampa
Tampa leads Miami on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Miami, FL
wins 1 of 5 factors
Tampa, FL
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Miami | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 75 | 83 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 33 | 58 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 82 | 94 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 72 | 75 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 98 ◆ | 96 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Miami | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $476K | $361K |
| Typical rent | $2,693/mo | $2,018/mo |
| Average temperature | 25.5°C | 22.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 5.01 kWh/m²/day | 5.12 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #8 | #18 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.