Cost of Living in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville's cost of living index is 95 5% less expensive than the national average. Florida has no state income tax and a statewide COL index of 103.

COL Index

95

100 = national avg

Monthly Budget

$4,750

vs $5,000 national

Population

0.9M

Metro area

State Tax

None

Florida

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Estimated monthly costs in Jacksonville vs national average for a typical household.

CategoryNational AvgJacksonvilleDifference
Housing$1,650$1,526-$124
Groceries$650$624-$26
Transportation$800$764-$36
Healthcare$400$386-$14
Utilities$300$285-$15
Other$1,200$1,152-$48
Total$5,000$4,750-$250

Salary Equivalent

To maintain the same standard of living in Jacksonville, a national-average salary translates to:

$50,000 nationally

$47,500

$75,000 nationally

$71,250

$100,000 nationally

$95,000

$150,000 nationally

$142,500

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