Moving from Memphis to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Memphis lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$81,928/year
▲ $6,928 more than you make now
| Category | Memphis | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $81,928 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,638 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,080 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,188 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $66,022 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +7.9% in Jacksonville
- Housing is +37.6% in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~590 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Memphis to Jacksonville
| Your Memphis Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $43,408 | +$3,408 | $36,917 |
| $50,000 | $54,174 | +$4,174 | $45,567 |
| $60,000 | $65,180 | +$5,180 | $54,240 |
| $75,000 | $81,928 | +$6,928 | $66,022 |
| $100,000 | $108,905 | +$8,905 | $85,001 |
| $150,000 | $163,155 | +$13,155 | $122,269 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Memphis and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (38% more expensive in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $950/month in Memphis. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $236,000 in Memphis.
Taxes
Tennessee has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 7.9% higher than Memphis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Memphis: 92.2, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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