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:
$73,195/year
▼ $1,805 less than you make now
| Category | Raleigh | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,195 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,717 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,538 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,061 |
| State Tax | -$3,188 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,961 | $59,879 |
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 | $39,220 | -$780 | $33,552 |
| $50,000 | $49,030 | -$970 | $41,434 |
| $60,000 | $58,780 | -$1,220 | $49,268 |
| $75,000 | $73,195 | -$1,805 | $59,879 |
| $100,000 | $97,480 | -$2,520 | $76,963 |
| $150,000 | $145,870 | -$4,130 | $110,455 |
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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