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#  Salary & Cost of Living in Jacksonville, FL — PayScale 2026

Cost of Living Florida Jacksonville Cost of Living in Jacksonville, Florida ▼ 10 % lower than national avg. ▼ 20 % Housing ▼ 9 % Utilities ▲ 5 % Groceries What am I worth? Get pay report How should I pay? Price a job Jacksonville, Florida's cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. The cost of living in any area can vary based on factors such as your career, its average salary and the real estate market of that area. PayScale's Cost of Living Calculator can help you find out more about how your individual needs will factor in when beginning your research to figure out how much it would cost you to relocate. Calculate Cost of Living Moving From Moving To Annual Salary Thinking of relocating to Jacksonville? Enter your current city to compare cost of living. Cost of Living in Jacksonville, Florida by Expense Category Housing, Utilities & Transportation Jacksonville's housing expenses are 20% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 9% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 15% lower than the national average. Median Home Price $ 428,370 Median Rent $ 1,286 / month Energy Bill $ 199.88 / month Phone Bill $ 178.31 / month Gas $ 2.60 / gallon Food & Grocery Jacksonville has grocery prices that are 5% higher than the national average. Loaf of Bread $ 4.30 Gallon of Milk $ 4.98 Carton of Eggs $ 4.92 Bunch of Bananas $ 0.81 Hamburger $ 6.08 Healthcare Healthcare in Jacksonville is 17% lower than the national average. Doctor's Visit $ 127.06 Dentist Visit $ 102.07 Optometrist Visit $ 115.73 Rx Drug $ 18.40 Veterinary Visit $ 67.16 WHAT AM I WORTH? What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing. Job Title: Location: United States (change)