Moving from St. Louis to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$79,993/year
▲ $4,993 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $79,993 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,212 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,960 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,160 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $64,661 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +6.7% in Orlando
- Housing is +56.2% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,349/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~861 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Orlando
| Your St. Louis Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,663 | +$2,663 | $36,318 |
| $50,000 | $53,328 | +$3,328 | $44,888 |
| $60,000 | $63,994 | +$3,994 | $53,406 |
| $75,000 | $79,993 | +$4,993 | $64,661 |
| $100,000 | $106,657 | +$6,657 | $83,419 |
| $150,000 | $159,985 | +$9,985 | $120,103 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Orlando Compare
Housing (56% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando 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 Orlando would save you about $3,349/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 6.7% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Orlando: 101.4.
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