Moving from Houston to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Houston lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$77,144/year
▲ $2,144 more than you make now
| Category | Houston | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $77,144 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,586 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,783 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,119 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $62,657 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +2.9% in Orlando
- Housing is +18.1% in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~848 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Houston to Orlando
| Your Houston Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,143 | +$1,143 | $35,097 |
| $50,000 | $51,429 | +$1,429 | $43,362 |
| $60,000 | $61,715 | +$1,715 | $51,627 |
| $75,000 | $77,144 | +$2,144 | $62,657 |
| $100,000 | $102,858 | +$2,858 | $80,747 |
| $150,000 | $154,287 | +$4,287 | $116,208 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Houston and Orlando Compare
Housing (18% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,129/month in Houston. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $335,000 in Houston.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 2.9% higher than Houston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Houston: 98.6, Orlando: 101.4.
Plan Your Move
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