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Moving from Texas to Florida

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings. vs. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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.

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

Overall price index
Texas
97.1
Florida
103.4
Florida has 6.5% higher overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Florida
122.1
Florida has 27% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Texas
99.3
Florida
100.9
Florida has 1.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Florida
100.5
Florida has 1.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Florida has 9.3% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Florida
100.7
Florida has 1.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Florida
$396,900
Florida is 27% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,307/mo
Florida
$1,589/mo
Florida is 22% 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
Texas
96°F
Florida
91°F
Florida is 5.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Florida
53°F
Florida is 39% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
232°F
Florida
72°F
Florida is 69% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
28
Florida
237
Florida has 746% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
57 in
Florida
55 in
Florida is 4.0% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
3
Florida
43
Florida has 1333% higher AQI
Snow / year
0 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Texas?

Florida's overall price level is roughly 99.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas — 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?

Texas 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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