Florida vs New York
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4%
+2.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
10.90%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,705
+38% in New York
Median Home Value
$320,700
$751,700
+134% in New York
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$79,713
+15% in New York
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
55.0°F
+16.8°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/New York — 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.