Median rent is 30% lower in Camden ($1,157/mo vs $1,650/mo). Buying is cheaper in Camden, where the median home runs $100,400 versus $359,000. Households earn more in Orlando ($69,268 vs $40,450 a year). Taken together, Orlando is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 100.5 against 100.7 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Orlando, FL.
City A
Camden, NJ
City B
Orlando, FL
How much would you need to earn in Orlando, FL to maintain your standard of living from Camden, NJ?
Equivalent salary in Orlando, FL
$74,839
You could earn $161 less (0% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Camden
New Jersey
Orlando
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Camden — median rent of $1,157/mo versus $1,650/mo in Orlando, a 30% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Orlando: the median home is $359,000 versus $100,400 in Camden — 72% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while New Jersey tops out at 10.75% — giving Orlando a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.63% in New Jersey and 6.00% in Florida; Orlando has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Camden
Income tax: 10.75%
Sales tax: 6.63%
Orlando
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Orlando (avg AQI 28.0) but not yet for Camden.
Pick Orlando if you prioritize higher median household income ($69,268/yr).
Pick Camden if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,157/mo median).
Pick Orlando if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Camden cheaper than Orlando?
Orlando is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 100.5 versus 100.7 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Orlando.
How much is rent in Camden vs Orlando?
Median rent is $1,157/mo in Camden, NJ and $1,650/mo in Orlando, FL. Camden, NJ has the lower rent by about 30%.
Which has higher salaries — Camden or Orlando?
Median household income is $40,450 in Camden, NJ and $69,268 in Orlando, FL. Orlando, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Camden or Orlando?
Florida has no state income tax. New Jersey has a top rate of 10.75%.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match my Camden income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Camden, NJ is equivalent to roughly $99,786 in Orlando, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology