Moving from Jacksonville to Houston?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Jacksonville lifestyle in Houston, you'd need to earn:
$74,322/year
▼ $678 less than you make now
| Category | Jacksonville | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,322 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,965 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,608 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,078 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $60,672 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.9% in Houston
- Housing is -4.8% in Houston
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~821 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Jacksonville to Houston
| Your Jacksonville Salary | Houston Equivalent | Difference | Houston Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,638 | -$362 | $33,888 |
| $50,000 | $49,548 | -$452 | $41,850 |
| $60,000 | $59,457 | -$543 | $49,812 |
| $75,000 | $74,322 | -$678 | $60,672 |
| $100,000 | $99,095 | -$905 | $78,099 |
| $150,000 | $148,643 | -$1,357 | $112,350 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Jacksonville and Houston Compare
Housing (5% cheaper in Houston)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Houston rents for $1,129/month compared to $1,246/month in Jacksonville. Median home prices: $335,000 in Houston vs $282,000 in Jacksonville.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Houston's overall cost of living is 0.9% lower than Jacksonville, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Jacksonville: 99.5, Houston: 98.6.
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