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Ocala vs Homosassa Springs
Ocala and Homosassa Springs
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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 Homosassa Springs are under the US rate in this release, 4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Ocala to Homosassa Springs
In 2022-2023, 529 households filed a move from Ocala to Homosassa Springs (about 947 people, average adjusted gross income $50,282). 466 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,226 in Ocala and $1,089 in Homosassa Springs. Ocala has no state tax on wages. Homosassa Springs has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Homosassa Springs is 82% of the national level for the same work, against 83% in Ocala.
Homosassa Springs averages 248 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 51°F. Ocala is 248 sunny days, 91°F in July, 51°F in January. Commutes average 28 minutes in Homosassa Springs and 26 in Ocala.
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, 529 households moved Ocala → Homosassa Springs (about 947 people, average AGI $50,282). 466 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 Ocala and Homosassa Springs changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 50 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Homosassa Springs cheaper than Ocala after tax and rent?
Yes. Homosassa Springs leaves about $163 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,226 in Ocala and $1,089 in Homosassa Springs.
Does Homosassa Springs have state income tax?
Homosassa Springs is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Ocala to Homosassa Springs?
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.