Moving from San Diego to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your San Diego lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$62,488/year
▼ $12,512 less than you make now
| Category | San Diego | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $62,488 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,460 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,874 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$906 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $52,248 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -9.4% in Orlando
- Housing is -31.2% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,517/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~2,137 miles
DIY Truck
$5,000
Container
$8,500
Full-Service
$12,000
Salary Equivalents: San Diego to Orlando
| Your San Diego Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,913 | -$5,087 | $30,091 |
| $50,000 | $43,288 | -$6,712 | $36,820 |
| $60,000 | $51,603 | -$8,397 | $43,502 |
| $75,000 | $62,488 | -$12,512 | $52,248 |
| $100,000 | $81,988 | -$18,012 | $66,065 |
| $150,000 | $120,568 | -$29,432 | $93,161 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How San Diego and Orlando Compare
Housing (31% cheaper in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $2,195/month in San Diego. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $895,000 in San Diego.
Taxes
California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Orlando would save you about $3,517/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 9.4% lower than San Diego, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).San Diego: 111.9, Orlando: 101.4.
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