Cost of living in Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, United States, living costs about $2386 per month for one person and $5446 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Jacksonville compared to other cities?

Jacksonville is 67% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Jacksonville compare to your city?

Jacksonville is 36% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Jacksonville is, on average, 44% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Jacksonville?

Who is Jacksonville a good fit for?

Jacksonville is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Jacksonville so expensive?

The high cost of rent and utilities significantly contributes to Jacksonville's overall expense. This makes it challenging for those without substantial income.

Is food expensive in Jacksonville?

Yes, food prices are 25% higher than the European benchmark, adding to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Jacksonville?

Public transport is 114% higher than the European benchmark, making it a costly option for commuters.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2386 $
Without Rent
912 $
Rent & Utilities
1474 $
Food
594 $
Transport
160 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4014 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
950.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 86.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.99 $
Capuccino 5.06 $
Coke, 330ml 2.8 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.26 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.63 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.61 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.51 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.53 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.55 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.24 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.63 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.11 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.79 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.32 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.73 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.85 $
Cigarette pack 7.57 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.48 $
Monthly Pass 60.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.89 $
Taxi, 8 km 23.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 131 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.09 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.45 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.82 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.07 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 168 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 62.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,266 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,118 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,446 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,652 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,741 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,423 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,014 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.49%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 24.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.1 $
Haircut 12.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 93 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,421 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,904 $

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Cayman Islands
Jacksonville vs George Town (George Town is 53% more expensive)
Bahamas
Jacksonville vs Nassau (Nassau is 15% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Freeport (Freeport is 8% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Jacksonville vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 2% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Luganville (Luganville is 28% more expensive)
United States
Jacksonville vs New York City (New York City is 70% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 34% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Chicago (Chicago is 12% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Houston (Houston is 6% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 1% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 6% more expensive) Jacksonville vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 8% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Diego (San Diego is 40% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Dallas (Dallas is 7% more expensive) Jacksonville vs San Jose (San Jose is 54% more expensive)
Canada
Jacksonville vs Toronto (Toronto is 8% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Montreal (Montreal is 18% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Calgary (Calgary is 10% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 6% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 25% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 26% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 4% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 11% more expensive) Jacksonville vs Brampton (Brampton is 11% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 10% less expensive)
Barbados
Jacksonville vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 43% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Holetown (Holetown is 42% less expensive)
Panama
Jacksonville vs Panama City (Panama City is 42% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Colon (Colon is 50% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 48% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 56% less expensive) Jacksonville vs David (David is 65% less expensive) Jacksonville vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 60% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Balboa (Balboa is 48% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Pacora (Pacora is 48% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Chitre (Chitre is 54% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Penonome (Penonome is 54% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Jacksonville vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 48% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Cayon (Cayon is 48% less expensive)
Cuba
Jacksonville vs Havana (Havana is 57% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 41% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Holguin (Holguin is 46% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 36% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 56% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 51% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 35% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 35% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 54% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 63% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Jacksonville vs San Jose (San Jose is 48% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Limon (Limon is 50% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Liberia (Liberia is 62% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 48% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 46% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Cartago (Cartago is 60% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Heredia (Heredia is 48% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 29% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 45% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Jacksonville vs Castries (Castries is 51% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 50% less expensive)
Jamaica
Jacksonville vs Kingston (Kingston is 44% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 67% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 57% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 51% less expensive) Jacksonville vs May Pen (May Pen is 66% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 59% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 64% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Linstead (Linstead is 56% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 53% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 52% less expensive)
El Salvador
Jacksonville vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 50% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 70% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 51% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 55% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 51% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Apopa (Apopa is 52% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 50% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 39% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 54% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 63% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Jacksonville vs St. John's (St. John's is 55% less expensive) Jacksonville vs All Saints (All Saints is 55% less expensive)
Grenada
Jacksonville vs St. George's (St. George's is 55% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Grenville (Grenville is 56% less expensive)
Dominica
Jacksonville vs Roseau (Roseau is 58% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 52% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Jacksonville vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 59% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 58% less expensive)
Belize
Jacksonville vs Belize City (Belize City is 63% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 54% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 69% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 44% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 34% less expensive)
Guatemala
Jacksonville vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 58% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Mixco (Mixco is 73% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Coban (Coban is 62% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 67% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 62% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 62% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 63% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 64% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Flores (Flores is 64% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 67% less expensive)
Honduras
Jacksonville vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 65% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 56% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Choloma (Choloma is 75% less expensive) Jacksonville vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 73% less expensive) Jacksonville vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 63% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 64% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 70% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 70% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Yoro (Yoro is 69% less expensive) Jacksonville vs La Lima (La Lima is 64% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Jacksonville vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 67% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 56% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 68% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Higuey (Higuey is 68% less expensive) Jacksonville vs La Vega (La Vega is 76% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 65% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 69% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 78% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 74% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Bonao (Bonao is 77% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Jacksonville vs Managua (Managua is 68% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Leon (Leon is 73% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Masaya (Masaya is 70% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 77% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 73% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Esteli (Esteli is 75% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Granada (Granada is 71% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 81% less expensive) Jacksonville vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 72% less expensive) Jacksonville vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 63% less expensive)