Moving from Split to Jacksonville (2026)

Jacksonville has a COL index of 93 vs 55 for Split (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 69% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$300 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

Change cities

Key differences

COL index
55 โ†’ 93
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$700 โ†’ $1,650
per month
State tax
20% โ†’ None
income tax
COL difference
55 โ†’ 93
69% more expensive

Salary needed in Jacksonville to match your Split lifestyle

Based on the 69% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in SplitEquivalent in Jacksonville
$40K$67,636
$50K$84,545
$60K$101,455
$75K$126,818
$80K$135,273
$100K$169,091
$120K$202,909
$150K$253,636

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Pay ~$982/mo moreon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Split vs Jacksonville

ExpenseSplitJacksonville
Monthly take-home$3,491$4,741
1BR rent$700$1,650
Groceries$380$365
Transport$150$50
Utilities$80$190
Internet$25$62
Left after essentials$2,156$2,424

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacksonville cheaper than Split?

No. Jacksonville has a cost of living index of 93 vs 55 for Split (100 = US average). That's about 69% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Split to Jacksonville?

On a $75K salary, moving from Split to Jacksonville saves roughly $300/month on core expenses. That's ~$3,600/year.

What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match my Split lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Split, you'd need roughly $126,818/year in Jacksonville. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only