Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 8.8% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 35% (148.4 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $68,916 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Jacksonville | Boston vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 99.5 | +8.8% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 96.2 | +3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 109.8 | +35.2% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 87.5 | +70.0% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 98.9 | +4.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 99.6 | +8.2% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Jacksonville | $45,944 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Jacksonville | $91,888 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Jacksonville | $137,833 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.