Orlando, FL
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$72,047
across all roles
Cost Index
103
Average
Avg Rent
$1,620/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Orlando?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.58× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 103 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,616/mo, Orlando is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
103
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,616
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$63,250
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.58×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Orlando
By gross annual salary
- $226,586
- $225,431
- $223,858
- $219,870
- $217,433
- $217,420
- $215,215
- $212,063
- $204,014
- $201,519
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,017/mo
- $10,947/mo
- $10,851/mo
- $10,608/mo
- $10,460/mo
- $10,459/mo
- $10,325/mo
- $10,134/mo
- $9,644/mo
- $9,492/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Orlando
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.