Florida
R+13 · Low tax burden · COL index 103
0%
Income Tax
387
Violent Crime / 100K
77.3
Life Expectancy
$415K
Median Home
$1,000
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$3,196/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Well above national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
High flood risk area — verify with local insurer
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Bottom tier
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Above national avg (~9%)
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Highly urban — big city feel
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
1.9/100K residents — Growing
Craft Distilleries
Strong spirits scene
Live Music
Miami, Tampa, Orlando; Ultra Music Festival, Gasparilla Music Fest; rum heritage
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Very expensive (national avg ~$1,600)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
6-week ban (before most women know they're pregnant)
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
Seminole Tribe controls Hard Rock casinos. Hard Rock Bet operational under tribal compact, upheld by federal courts June 2024.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
Sex ed required by state
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Haulover Beach (Miami) · Blind Creek Beach (Fort Pierce) · Playalinda Beach (Cape Canaveral) · Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Excellent (national avg ~38)
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+2.6% job growth · 3.2% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Top-10 nationally (Tax Foundation SBTCI 2024)
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Below avg (-0.12 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Legal statewide; must sign waiver acknowledging agricultural use
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 72°F
Summer Heat
Hot summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
9.2% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
100% disabled: full property tax exempt
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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What Residents Say
How much does life cost in Florida? : r/AskFlorida
Central Fl here. $80k a year is enough unless you don't want to have a life and are ok with living in the ghetto. The average 1 br apartment ......
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Florida to vermont : r/vermont
I understand we have no state income tax which I have never delt with as an adult. However, looking and reading I see houses in the 300k range....
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Relocation cost analysis question : r/florida
Home insurance for a modest house in Lakeland will run somewhere between $3000-$4000 assuming you don't also need flood insurance. Car insurance ......
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Ok so I just asked where to move in Florida and everyone ...
Florida taxes are actually insane. No income tax means they tax everything very heavily, many people just dont notice. Youre paying double taxes ......
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I just moved here from central florida and need help ...
Taxes are more expensive, gas is more expensive, and mostly, utilities are WAY more expensive. Like, oh my god. I live in the same sized ......
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If you left Florida, are you affording the cost of living where ...
So no state income tax to almost 9% state income tax? At my income level, that pays for my Florida car insurance, home insurance and property ......
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100k in FL or 125k in MI ? : r/careerguidance
My employer reached out to me and raised my salary from 80K to 100k when I told them about my move. Now I am not sure whether to stay or leave as I ......
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How does cost of living in FL compare to where you've ...
I moved to central Florida recently from Utah. The housing market exploded there and it gave my family an opportunity to sell our first home in ......
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How different is the cost of living on paper vs ...
Utility prices aren't great. I understand Duke is particularly bad. If the proposed elimination of property tax goes though, expect sales taxes ......
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Maryland or Florida?
The lower taxes helps a lot. 40k in MD is like $1500 in state taxes. Factor in local taxes (which is generally much cheaper in Florida, in fact ......
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