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Moving from Alaska to Florida

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state. vs. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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Living now

Alaska

Capital: Juneau

Median household income $86,631 · winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days

Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

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Moving to

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

Florida has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alaska
102.4
Florida
103.4
Florida has 1.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Alaska
93.8
Florida
122.1
Florida has 30% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alaska
100.6
Florida
100.9
Utilities index (modeled)
Alaska
100.4
Florida
100.5
Electricity rate
Alaska
27.2 ¢/kWh
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Florida has 45% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alaska
100.5
Florida
100.7
Median home value
Alaska
$376,500
Florida
$396,900
Florida is 5.4% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alaska
$1,048/mo
Florida
$1,589/mo
Florida is 52% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 91°F · Winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alaska
65°F
Florida
91°F
Florida is 40% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Alaska
8°F
Florida
53°F
Florida is 563% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alaska
33°F
Florida
72°F
Florida is 120% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alaska
142
Florida
237
Florida has 67% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alaska
42 in
Florida
55 in
Florida is 31% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Alaska
8
Florida
43
Florida has 438% higher AQI
Snow / year
Alaska
85 in
Florida
0 in
Florida is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Alaska?

Florida's overall price level is roughly 99.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.2 for Alaska — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alaska tops out at 0% income tax. Florida tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Florida?

Most Florida residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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