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
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What Residents Say
How different is the cost of living on paper vs ...
If the proposed elimination of property tax goes though, expect sales taxes to skyrocket. Don't count on the elimination of property taxes. ......
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Moving from a high tax state to Florida : r/personalfinance
It's typical to pay $7,000 a year for home insurance and $250/month for car insurance. Plus, the wages down here are much lower. Employers here ......
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Relocation cost analysis question : r/florida
Your rent might be 6k ($500/mo) more per year than PA. You'll also save on no income tax from state. The only other noticable difference is car ......
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What offsets the no income tax? : r/florida
Canadian here, I know you guys have no income tax and most people around my parts say how awesome that is etc and unless you're Kevin McAllister you're ......
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How much does life cost in Florida? : r/AskFlorida
taxes are so high here. Housing prices are 300-470, They say it now takes average $145k/yr to beat living on welfare for a single adult in the ......
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is it cheaper or more expensive than where you came from?
Curious about whether the extra money from state income tax has given you additional disposable income or if it’s offset by higher prices on other things ......
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Has anyone moved between Florida and Alabama and ...
Florida girl here.I was raised here (central Florida) and had planned to raise my family, live a quiet life, and die. However, the cost of living ......
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Those who moved out of Florida due to increased cost ...
Cost of a house is significantly less. Cost of living in the ACTUAL places to live are much much higher. Sure you'll probably pay more in taxes ......
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CA to FL move? : r/relocating
I'll get downvoted but I suggest saying no to Florida. This is my home state. I had to move back here for work. Cost of living used to be good....
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Using Florida as a “home base” while abroad, how does ...
I’m in a high tax state up north with a fully remote job and I am finally getting serious about leaving. The idea is to move down to Florida, set things ......
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