Moving from Orlando to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Orlando lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$73,582/year
▼ $1,418 less than you make now
| Category | Orlando | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,582 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,802 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,562 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,067 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $60,151 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -1.9% in Jacksonville
- Housing is -11.0% in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~125 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Orlando to Jacksonville
| Your Orlando Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,244 | -$756 | $33,571 |
| $50,000 | $49,054 | -$946 | $41,453 |
| $60,000 | $58,865 | -$1,135 | $49,337 |
| $75,000 | $73,582 | -$1,418 | $60,151 |
| $100,000 | $98,109 | -$1,891 | $77,406 |
| $150,000 | $147,163 | -$2,837 | $111,339 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Orlando and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (11% cheaper in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $1,460/month in Orlando. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $385,000 in Orlando.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 1.9% lower than Orlando, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Orlando: 101.4, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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