Florida vs North Carolina
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4.75%
+1.3 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
3.99%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,349
+9% in North Carolina
Median Home Value
$320,700
$364,650
+14% in North Carolina
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$80,431
+16% in North Carolina
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
60.3°F
+11.6°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/2 cities we track in Florida/North Carolina — 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.