Moving from Boston to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$70,256/year
▼ $4,744 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,256 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,070 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,356 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,019 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $57,811 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -6.3% in Orlando
- Housing is -16.8% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,750/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,116 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to Orlando
| Your Boston Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,470 | -$2,530 | $32,146 |
| $50,000 | $46,837 | -$3,163 | $39,672 |
| $60,000 | $56,205 | -$3,795 | $47,199 |
| $75,000 | $70,256 | -$4,744 | $57,811 |
| $100,000 | $93,675 | -$6,325 | $74,286 |
| $150,000 | $140,512 | -$9,488 | $106,793 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and Orlando Compare
Housing (17% cheaper in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando 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 Orlando would save you about $3,750/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 6.3% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, Orlando: 101.4.
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