Jacksonville, FL Cost of Living


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Jacksonville cost of living score
95.7
Less expensive
4.3% lower
than the US average
7.2% lower
than the Florida average
Jacksonville, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.3% lower than the U.S. average and 7.2% lower than the average for Florida.

Jacksonville, FL

Housing costs in Jacksonville?
A typical home costs $280,200, which is 17.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.7% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jacksonville costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Jacksonville?
To live comfortably in Jacksonville, Florida, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jacksonville?
Jacksonville, Florida boasts an impressively low cost of living combined with sunny weather year round. From affordable single-family homes and apartments to cheap groceries and transportation costs - this city offers everything you could want at an unbeatable price. Additionally, there are plenty of exciting attractions located nearby that can be enjoyed on any budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonvilleFloridaUnited States
  95.7103.1100.0
  99.2102.8100
  100.2102.3100.0
  79.5101.1100.0
  $280,200$362,400$338,100
  102.8%101.3%100.0%
  101.4112.6100.0
  103.687.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved from a small town in Ohio around four years ago, I was 24 years old. Now, at 28, my outlook about living here has changed. I have came to the conclusion, that,  More

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I’ve lived in Jacksonville for 12+ years(but visited on and off much longer). There’s things I love and things I hate and just like any place there are pros and cons.  More

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We have been investigating Jax for a while. It looks like the Southside, Baymeadows and the further East you get is great. Any thoughts on moving to those areas, pretty  More

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