Report: Tampa is the most expensive city in Florida, Sarasota not far behind

  • By Amanda Postma
  • | 3:30 p.m. August 18, 2023
Tampa ranked as the most expensive city in Florida on a recent study based on cost of living factors.
Tampa ranked as the most expensive city in Florida on a recent study based on cost of living factors.
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A new study revealed that Tampa is the most expensive city in Florida, while Fort Myers is on the other end of that spectrum. 

 

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