Moving from Tampa to Jacksonville?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Tampa lifestyle in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn:
$73,967/year
▼ $1,033 less than you make now
| Category | Tampa | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,967 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,887 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,586 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,073 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $60,422 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -1.4% in Jacksonville
- Housing is -12.7% in Jacksonville
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~172 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Tampa to Jacksonville
| Your Tampa Salary | Jacksonville Equivalent | Difference | Jacksonville Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,449 | -$551 | $33,736 |
| $50,000 | $49,311 | -$689 | $41,660 |
| $60,000 | $59,173 | -$827 | $49,584 |
| $75,000 | $73,967 | -$1,033 | $60,422 |
| $100,000 | $98,622 | -$1,378 | $77,767 |
| $150,000 | $147,933 | -$2,067 | $111,865 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Tampa and Jacksonville Compare
Housing (13% cheaper in Jacksonville)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville rents for $1,246/month compared to $1,500/month in Tampa. Median home prices: $282,000 in Jacksonville vs $374,000 in Tampa.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Jacksonville's overall cost of living is 1.4% lower than Tampa, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Tampa: 100.9, Jacksonville: 99.5.
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