Renters in Tampa Bay face affordability crunch as typical rent surpasses $2,200

Renters in Tampa Bay face affordability crunch as typical rent surpasses $2,200

Tampa Bay renters are feeling the squeeze as rent increases outpace wage growth.

Cost of living tops $100,000 for many Pinellas and Sarasota families, new report shows

The annual cost to make ends meet for certain families in Pinellas and Sarasota counties has surged past $100,000 – that’s according to a newly released report from United Way and United for ALICE that’s raising concerns about affordability in and around Tampa Bay.  The data comes from United Way Suncoast’s ALICE report. ALICE stands for “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.” It’s households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level,…

Many Tampa Bay families need over $100K annually as cost of living soars, new report reveals

Human Resources News – Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com A new report reveals the staggering annual income Tampa Bay families now need just to cover basic necessities, highlighting the region’s rapidly rising cost of living. Go to Source 13/05/2025 – 18:07 /Breanne Williams SoMe: @hoffeldt.bsky.social