Moving from St. Louis to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$74,033/year
▼ $967 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,033 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,901 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,590 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,073 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $60,468 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +4.6% in Jacksonville
- Housing is +39.0% in Jacksonville
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,349/year in taxes in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~751 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Jacksonville
| Your St. Louis Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,758 | -$242 | $33,984 |
| $50,000 | $49,629 | -$371 | $41,915 |
| $60,000 | $59,438 | -$562 | $49,797 |
| $75,000 | $74,033 | -$967 | $60,468 |
| $100,000 | $98,437 | -$1,563 | $77,636 |
| $150,000 | $147,186 | -$2,814 | $111,355 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (39% more expensive in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Jacksonville would save you about $3,349/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 4.6% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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