Moving from Phoenix to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$72,241/year
▼ $2,759 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,241 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,507 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,479 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,047 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $59,208 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.7% in Jacksonville
- Housing is -9.4% in Jacksonville
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,875/year in taxes in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,791 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Jacksonville
| Your Phoenix Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,529 | -$1,471 | $32,997 |
| $50,000 | $48,161 | -$1,839 | $40,736 |
| $60,000 | $57,793 | -$2,207 | $48,475 |
| $75,000 | $72,241 | -$2,759 | $59,208 |
| $100,000 | $96,321 | -$3,679 | $76,148 |
| $150,000 | $144,482 | -$5,518 | $109,506 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (9% cheaper in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Jacksonville would save you about $1,875/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 3.7% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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