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Moving from Florida to Colorado

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

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

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

Colorado has an overall price level 103.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Florida
103.4
Colorado
103.1
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Colorado
127.4
Colorado has 4.3% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Colorado
100.8
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Colorado
100.5
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Colorado has 13% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Colorado
100.6
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Colorado
$574,600
Colorado is 45% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Colorado is 2.4% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Florida
91°F
Colorado
86°F
Colorado is 5.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Colorado
18°F
Colorado is 66% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Colorado
46°F
Colorado is 36% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Colorado
245
Colorado has 3.4% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Colorado
17 in
Colorado is 70% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
43
Colorado
74
Colorado has 72% higher AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Colorado
69 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Colorado than Florida?

Colorado's overall price level is roughly 103 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida — 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?

Florida tops out at 0% income tax. Colorado tops out at 4.4%.

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

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

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