Cost of Living in Jacksonville
Summary of cost of living in Jacksonville, FL, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,069.7$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,130.0$, excluding rent.
- Jacksonville is 35.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Jacksonville is, on average, 68.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 85.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.50 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.67 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.25 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.33 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.00 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.82 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.63 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.50 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.12 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.63 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.78 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.07 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.09 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.31 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.35 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.62 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.34 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.80 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.22 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.33 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.85 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.85 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 13.80 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.85 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 37,084.90 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,070.98 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 208.13 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 56.39 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 66.07 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 42.19 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 6.47 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,312.50 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 57.63 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.22 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.68 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 125.72 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,584.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,120.55 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,456.94 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,845.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 220.15 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 191.56 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,896.32 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.19 | |
Prices in Jacksonville, Florida
This city had 349 entries in the past 12 months by 29 different contributors.
Last update: 20 January 2026
Last update: 20 January 2026
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