Pembroke Pines, FL vs Tampa, FL

Tampa is moderately more affordable than Pembroke Pines, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Pembroke Pines scores 131 compared to 114 for Tampa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pembroke Pines can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pembroke Pines is $1,910/month compared to $1,567/month in Tampa — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tampa is more affordable at $375,300 median vs $411,700.

Median household income in Pembroke Pines is $81,675 compared to $71,302 in Tampa (+14.5%). The higher salaries in Pembroke Pines partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Pembroke Pines spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 26.4% in Tampa.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (77.3°F vs 74.5°F). Pembroke Pines receives more rainfall at 62" per year compared to 49.5" in Tampa.