Jacksonville, FL
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$66,314
across all roles
Cost Index
90
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,343/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Jacksonville?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.71× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 90 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,675/mo, Jacksonville is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
90
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,343
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,675
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$58,300
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.71×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
1582
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Jacksonville
By gross annual salary
- $211,896
- $210,816
- $209,345
- $205,615
- $205,219
- $204,172
- $203,336
- $203,324
- $202,748
- $201,262
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,425/mo
- $10,360/mo
- $10,270/mo
- $10,230/mo
- $10,167/mo
- $10,080/mo
- $10,043/mo
- $9,905/mo
- $9,904/mo
- $9,860/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Jacksonville
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.