Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 14.7% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 42% (155.6 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $65,361 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Jacksonville | Miami vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 99.5 | +14.7% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 96.2 | +7.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 109.8 | +41.7% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 87.5 | +11.1% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 98.9 | +10.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 99.6 | +6.9% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Jacksonville | $43,574 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Jacksonville | $87,148 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Jacksonville | $130,722 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.