Florida gets a lot of attention for having no state income tax, but that does not mean it is cheap everywhere. Miami and the surrounding area can be as expensive as many Northeast cities. Meanwhile, some of the smaller metros in central and northern Florida are still genuinely affordable. We ranked every major Florida metro by how much you keep after taxes and rent on a $75K salary.
2-BR Rent
$1,352/mo
Grocery Index
92
Dining Index
94
Median Home
$265,000
2-BR Rent
$1,374/mo
Grocery Index
94
Dining Index
93
Median Home
$270,000
2-BR Rent
$1,471/mo
Grocery Index
91
Dining Index
92
Median Home
$310,000
2-BR Rent
$1,497/mo
Grocery Index
93
Dining Index
95
Median Home
$275,000
2-BR Rent
$1,658/mo
Grocery Index
95
Dining Index
95
Median Home
$315,000
2-BR Rent
$1,700/mo
Grocery Index
96
Dining Index
97
Median Home
$280,000
2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
Grocery Index
95
Dining Index
97
Median Home
$295,000
2-BR Rent
$1,785/mo
Grocery Index
98
Dining Index
106
Median Home
$415,000
2-BR Rent
$1,958/mo
Grocery Index
98
Dining Index
101
Median Home
$420,000
2-BR Rent
$1,961/mo
Grocery Index
97
Dining Index
100
Median Home
$360,000
2-BR Rent
$1,972/mo
Grocery Index
97
Dining Index
100
Median Home
$380,000
2-BR Rent
$1,977/mo
Grocery Index
98
Dining Index
100
Median Home
$370,000
2-BR Rent
$2,436/mo
Grocery Index
106
Dining Index
115
Median Home
$620,000
Since Florida has no state income tax, every metro here gives you the same take-home pay. The difference comes down to housing and everyday costs. If you are weighing two Florida cities against each other, the comparison tool will break down exactly where your money goes in each one.
Compare Florida cities side by sideData from IRS (2026 brackets), HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026), BLS Consumer Price Index, and Zillow ZHVI.