Florida vs Kentucky
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
None
3.50%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$877
+29% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$221,500
+31% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$64,731
+6% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
58.2°F
+13.6°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/Kentucky — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.