Moving from Miami to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Miami lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$65,299/year
▼ $9,701 less than you make now
| Category | Miami | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $65,299 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,980 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,049 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$947 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $54,324 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -11.2% in Orlando
- Housing is -20.7% in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~205 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Miami to Orlando
| Your Miami Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $35,273 | -$4,727 | $30,380 |
| $50,000 | $44,126 | -$5,874 | $37,494 |
| $60,000 | $53,038 | -$6,962 | $44,655 |
| $75,000 | $65,299 | -$9,701 | $54,324 |
| $100,000 | $87,491 | -$12,509 | $69,936 |
| $150,000 | $131,514 | -$18,486 | $100,643 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Miami and Orlando Compare
Housing (21% cheaper in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $2,400/month in Miami. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $575,000 in Miami.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 11.2% lower than Miami, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Miami: 114.2, Orlando: 101.4.
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