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Florida cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Florida has a cost-of-living index of 100.7 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $50,350, median household income of $77,735, combined average sales tax about 7.02%, and regular gas about $3.649/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index100.7100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$50,350
Median HH income$77,735
Sales tax (comb.)7.02%
Gas (87 octane)$3.649/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityJacksonville (985,843)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: None

Sales tax: 6% state (combined avg. ~7.02%)

Major industries: Tourism, agriculture (citrus), aerospace, finance, trade, retirement services

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~91°F (July) · Winter low ~50°F (January, central/south varies)

Culture (context)

Kennedy Space Center / Vizcaya Museum

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What this means for you

What this means for you: a basket priced at 100 on the national baseline is indexed at 100.7 in Florida. A salary that buys that basket at the baseline would need about 100.7% of that salary to buy the same basket here. That is index math from this snapshot, not a tax-equalized offer and not your rent.

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How to read this page

  1. Read the quick answer for Florida's cost-of-living index, estimated annual cost, median income, sales tax, and gas price.
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FAQ

What is Florida's cost of living index?

Florida's cost-of-living index is 100.7 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Florida?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $50,350 for Florida.

What is median household income in Florida?

Median household income in Florida is $77,735 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Florida?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Florida is 7.02%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Florida have a state income tax?

State income tax in Florida: None.

What was regular gas in Florida in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.649 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

How should a household read Florida's cost-of-living index?

The index is 100.7 against a US baseline of 100. A salary that buys a basket at the baseline would need about 100.7% of that salary to buy the same basket in Florida in this snapshot. It is not a tax bill, a rent quote, or financial advice.

Sources: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational, not financial, tax, or relocation advice.