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Moving from Florida to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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Living now

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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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Florida
103.4
Maine
97.0
Maine has 6.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Maine
78.9
Maine has 35% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Maine
99.3
Maine has 1.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Maine
99.6
Maine has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 91% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Maine
99.4
Maine has 1.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 14% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 43% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Florida
91°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 13% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 79% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 41% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Maine
196
Maine has 17% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 17% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
43
Maine
33
Maine has 23% lower AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Maine
81 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Florida?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (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. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

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

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

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