Moving from Raleigh to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Raleigh lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$77,492/year
▲ $2,492 more than you make now
| Category | Raleigh | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $77,492 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,662 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,805 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,124 |
| State Tax | -$3,188 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,961 | $62,902 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +3.3% in Orlando
- Housing is +19.2% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,188/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~525 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Raleigh to Orlando
| Your Raleigh Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,329 | +$1,329 | $35,246 |
| $50,000 | $51,661 | +$1,661 | $43,548 |
| $60,000 | $61,993 | +$1,993 | $51,850 |
| $75,000 | $77,492 | +$2,492 | $62,902 |
| $100,000 | $103,322 | +$3,322 | $81,073 |
| $150,000 | $154,983 | +$4,983 | $116,684 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Raleigh and Orlando Compare
Housing (19% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,240/month in Raleigh. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $431,000 in Raleigh.
Taxes
North Carolina has a flat 4.3% state income tax. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Orlando would save you about $3,188/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 3.3% higher than Raleigh, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Raleigh: 98.2, Orlando: 101.4.
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