What is a pro or con of living in Jacksonville, Floridacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Jacksonville.

What salary do I need to live in Jacksonville, Florida copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $78,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $43,788 in Jacksonville, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. JACKSONVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 43.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,788 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Jacksonville, FL

Compared to Seattle, Jacksonville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

49.4% higher

Commute

26.3% lower

Health

13.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Seattle, WA vs. Jacksonville, FL

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