Jacksonville, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 99.6, which is 0.4 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, while the typical home is valued around $293,700. Households earn a median of $69,872 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 51. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$69,872
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,465
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$293,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
99.6
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,355
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,382
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,658
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,043
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
99.6
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
108.1
Services
91.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $129,410 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $85,930 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $65,930 |
| ⚡Electrician | $56,220 |
| 📊Accountant | $86,780 |
| 🔧Plumber | $54,780 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $271,190 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $102,750 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $123,910 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $81,520 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $131,780 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $57,130 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $109,240 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
977,670
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
51.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
48
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,146
Per month
Avg Home Value
$321,900
Census ACS
January Avg
55°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.7
poor
Hospitals
9
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.8%
What is the cost of living index for Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 99.6. The US national average is 100, so Jacksonville is 0.4 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Jacksonville?
The median gross rent in Jacksonville is $1,465 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Jacksonville?
The median household income in Jacksonville is $69,872 per year.
What is the median home value in Jacksonville?
The median home value in Jacksonville is $293,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 51.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Jacksonville?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
