Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 11.7% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 38% (151.3 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $67,138 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Jacksonville | Seattle vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 99.5 | +11.7% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.2 | +8.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 109.8 | +37.8% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 87.5 | +6.1% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.9 | +8.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 99.6 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Jacksonville | $44,759 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Jacksonville | $89,518 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Jacksonville | $134,277 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.