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Lakeland vs Jacksonville
Lakeland and Jacksonville
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Jacksonville are above the US rate in this release, 10.3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lakeland to Jacksonville
In 2022-2023, 350 households filed a move from Lakeland to Jacksonville (about 609 people, average adjusted gross income $51,869). 322 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,333 in Lakeland and $1,278 in Jacksonville. Lakeland has no state tax on wages. Jacksonville has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Jacksonville is 95% of the national level for the same work, against 85% in Lakeland.
Jacksonville averages 245 sunny days, with July highs around 92°F and January nights around 48°F. Lakeland is 253 sunny days, 91°F in July, 54°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in Jacksonville and 30 in Lakeland.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 350 households moved Lakeland → Jacksonville (about 609 people, average AGI $51,869). 322 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Lakeland and Jacksonville changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 189 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,250
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,200
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Jacksonville cheaper than Lakeland after tax and rent?
Yes. Jacksonville leaves about $103 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,333 in Lakeland and $1,278 in Jacksonville.
Does Jacksonville have state income tax?
Jacksonville is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lakeland to Jacksonville?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.