Florida vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
5.3%
+0.7 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
5.75%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,357
+10% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$320,700
$366,300
+14% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$90,685
+31% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
59.9°F
+11.9°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/Virginia — 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.