Florida

Why People Are Moving To...

Florida

Zero state income tax on the Emerald Coast

The Sunshine State

Florida is the standout for tax-conscious relocators: no state income tax at all, no tax on Social Security, and no estate tax. The Panhandle's Emerald Coast offers sugar-white sand and Gulf deep-water access, while South Florida delivers yacht-friendly inlets and a global luxury market.

Tax Rates

State Income Tax

0% (none)

Florida has no state individual income tax and no tax on Social Security benefits, pensions, or IRA distributions. This makes it one of seven U.S. states with zero income tax — the primary draw for high-net-worth relocators.

Source: Florida Department of Revenue

Property Tax

0.91% avg effective

Average effective property tax rate of 0.91%, slightly below the national average. The Save Our Homes cap limits annual assessment increases on homesteaded primary residences to 3% or the CPI, whichever is lower — a significant long-term benefit for residents.

Source: Tax Foundation — 2025

In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition

University of Florida (annual)

In-State$6,450
Out-of-State$28,658

Annual tuition & fees for 2024-25. Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship, funded by lottery, covers 75-100% of in-state tuition for qualifying high school graduates.

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In-StateOut-of-State$0k$7.5k$15k$22.5k$30k

Monthly Average Temperatures

Jacksonville (Coastal FL)

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Why Florida?

No state income tax — keep 100% of your income
No tax on Social Security or pensions
Save Our Homes caps property assessment growth
Gulf & Atlantic deep-water boating access

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