Median rent is 34% lower in Jacksonville ($913/mo vs $1,375/mo). Buying is cheaper in Jacksonville, where the median home runs $155,300 versus $266,100. Households earn more in Jacksonville ($66,981 vs $46,947 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (98.5).
City A
Jacksonville, AR
City B
Jacksonville, FL
How much would you need to earn in Jacksonville, FL to maintain your standard of living from Jacksonville, AR?
Equivalent salary in Jacksonville, FL
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
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
Jacksonville
Arkansas
Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville — median rent of $913/mo versus $1,375/mo in Jacksonville, a 34% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Jacksonville: the median home is $266,100 versus $155,300 in Jacksonville — 42% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while Arkansas tops out at 4.40% — giving Jacksonville a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.50% in Arkansas and 6.00% in Florida; Jacksonville has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Jacksonville
Income tax: 4.40%
Sales tax: 6.50%
Jacksonville
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Jacksonville (avg AQI 42.0) but not yet for Jacksonville.
Pick Jacksonville if you prioritize higher median household income ($66,981/yr).
Pick Jacksonville if you prioritize cheaper rent ($913/mo median).
Pick Jacksonville if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville cheaper than Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.5 versus 98.5 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Jacksonville.
How much is rent in Jacksonville vs Jacksonville?
Median rent is $913/mo in Jacksonville, AR and $1,375/mo in Jacksonville, FL. Jacksonville, AR has the lower rent by about 34%.
Which has higher salaries — Jacksonville or Jacksonville?
Median household income is $46,947 in Jacksonville, AR and $66,981 in Jacksonville, FL. Jacksonville, 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 — Jacksonville or Jacksonville?
Florida has no state income tax. Arkansas has a top rate of 4.40%.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match my Jacksonville income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Jacksonville, AR is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Jacksonville, 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