Moving from Phoenix to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$70,802/year
▼ $4,198 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,802 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,190 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,390 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,027 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $58,195 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -1.8% in Orlando
- Housing is +1.8% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,875/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,843 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Orlando
| Your Phoenix Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,024 | -$1,976 | $32,591 |
| $50,000 | $47,535 | -$2,465 | $40,233 |
| $60,000 | $57,045 | -$2,955 | $47,874 |
| $75,000 | $70,802 | -$4,198 | $58,195 |
| $100,000 | $94,489 | -$5,511 | $74,859 |
| $150,000 | $141,623 | -$8,377 | $107,552 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Orlando Compare
Housing (2% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando 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 Orlando would save you about $1,875/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 1.8% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Orlando: 101.4.
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