Florida vs Pennsylvania: taxes, cost of living, laws
Florida
Low tax burden · COL index 103
Wins 6 categories
Pennsylvania
Moderate tax burden · COL index 97
Wins 9 categories
Florida has no state income tax. Pennsylvania's top rate is 3.07%. Property taxes are meaningfully different: Pennsylvania averages 1.43% annually vs Florida's 0.77%. The median home in Florida costs $415K vs $270K in Pennsylvania.
Taxes
Housing & Cost of Living
Crime & Safety
Healthcare
Education
Childcare
Utilities & Daily Costs
Social Policy
Category wins
6
Florida
9
Pennsylvania
Run the full slider tool to score these states against your specific income, home value, retirement, and lifestyle priorities.
Score For My Profile →People Also Ask
Can I live in Florida on $3,000 a month?
What state are most Floridians moving to?
Is it a good idea to move from Florida to Pennsylvania?
Is it better to retire in Florida or Pennsylvania?