Moving from Jacksonville to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Jacksonville lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$76,446/year
▲ $1,446 more than you make now
| Category | Jacksonville | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $76,446 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,432 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,740 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,108 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $62,166 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +1.9% in Orlando
- Housing is +12.4% in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~125 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Jacksonville to Orlando
| Your Jacksonville Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $40,771 | +$771 | $34,798 |
| $50,000 | $50,964 | +$964 | $42,988 |
| $60,000 | $61,157 | +$1,157 | $51,178 |
| $75,000 | $76,446 | +$1,446 | $62,166 |
| $100,000 | $101,928 | +$1,928 | $80,092 |
| $150,000 | $152,891 | +$2,891 | $115,254 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Jacksonville and Orlando Compare
Housing (12% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,246/month in Jacksonville. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $282,000 in Jacksonville.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 1.9% higher than Jacksonville, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Jacksonville: 99.5, Orlando: 101.4.
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