Moving from Atlanta to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Atlanta lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$74,582/year
▼ $418 less than you make now
| Category | Atlanta | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,582 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,022 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,624 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,081 |
| State Tax | -$3,893 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,256 | $60,854 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.6% in Jacksonville
- Housing is -1.1% in Jacksonville
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,893/year in taxes in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~285 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Atlanta to Jacksonville
| Your Atlanta Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,777 | -$223 | $33,999 |
| $50,000 | $49,721 | -$279 | $41,989 |
| $60,000 | $59,665 | -$335 | $49,979 |
| $75,000 | $74,582 | -$418 | $60,854 |
| $100,000 | $99,442 | -$558 | $78,343 |
| $150,000 | $149,163 | -$837 | $112,706 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Atlanta and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (1% cheaper in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $1,630/month in Atlanta. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $411,000 in Atlanta.
Taxes
Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Jacksonville would save you about $3,893/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 0.6% lower than Atlanta, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Atlanta: 100.1, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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