Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Below the national average, with no state income tax and affordable Florida housing.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 95
Median 2BR rent: $1,700/mo
Housing: 92 vs 100
Groceries: 97 vs 100
Utilities: 106 vs 100
Transportation: 98 vs 100
Healthcare: 96 vs 100
Jacksonville gives you big-city Florida and beach access without the Miami premium. Low housing costs and no state income tax make it one of the more budget-friendly major metros in the state.