Moving from Boston to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$63,087/year
▼ $11,913 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $63,087 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,532 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,911 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$915 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $52,729 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -8.1% in Jacksonville
- Housing is -26.0% in Jacksonville
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,750/year in taxes in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,017 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to Jacksonville
| Your Boston Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,256 | -$5,744 | $29,563 |
| $50,000 | $42,870 | -$7,130 | $36,485 |
| $60,000 | $51,483 | -$8,517 | $43,405 |
| $75,000 | $63,087 | -$11,913 | $52,729 |
| $100,000 | $84,381 | -$15,619 | $67,748 |
| $150,000 | $126,490 | -$23,510 | $97,209 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (26% cheaper in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $825,000 in Boston.
Taxes
Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Jacksonville would save you about $3,750/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 8.1% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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