Moving from Austin to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$77,921/year
▲ $2,921 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $77,921 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,757 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,831 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,130 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $63,203 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +3.4% in Orlando
- Housing is +2.5% in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~991 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Orlando
| Your Austin Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,434 | +$1,434 | $35,331 |
| $50,000 | $51,782 | +$1,782 | $43,645 |
| $60,000 | $62,130 | +$2,130 | $51,960 |
| $75,000 | $77,921 | +$2,921 | $63,203 |
| $100,000 | $103,761 | +$3,761 | $81,382 |
| $150,000 | $155,619 | +$5,619 | $117,119 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Orlando Compare
Housing (2% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 3.4% higher than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Orlando: 101.4.
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