Jacksonville has become a popular relocation spot in the past few years.

Whether it’s a move for work or a move to work remotely we’ve seen a surge in people from New York, California, Texas, and Georgia moving to Jacksonville, FL. According to Numbeo, Jacksonville is 32.68% less expensive than New York.

Wondering how much it really cost to work and play here?

Jacksonville offers a wide variety of affordable mutli-families, apartments and luxury single-family homes.

According to Apartment.com “The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,410. When you rent an apartment in Jacksonville, you can expect to pay as little as $1,313 or as much as $1,597, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.”

According to Zillow, “The typical home value of homes in Jacksonville is $242,978.”

According to Realtor.com, “In July 2021, the median listing home price in Jacksonville, FL was $259.9K, trending up 12.1% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $160. The median home sold price was $266.2K.”

Jacksonville offers a wide variety of affordable grocery stores. There are several Publix, Winn-Dixie, Roses, Whole Foods, Sprout, Walmart Neighborhood Stores, Aldi, Save A Lot, and Krogers Delivery in town.

Average Prices

Milk (regular), (1 gallon) $3.59
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) $2.51
Rice (white), (1 lb) $1.62
Eggs (regular) (12) $2.28
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.72
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $3.77
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) $4.92
Apples (1 lb) $2.56
Banana (1 lb) $0.65
Oranges (1 lb) $2.65
Tomato (1 lb) $2.40
Potato (1 lb) $1.71
Onion (1 lb) $1.22
Lettuce (1 head) $1.70
Water (1.5 liter bottle) $1.61
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $9.75

The above mentioned grocery stores offer delivery service for a fee.

Jacksonville is known to always have something going on. From the Jazz festival, concerts, sports, to art walks and farmer’s markets the city is known for events.

Average Prices

Movie ticket $11.25
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult. $28.30
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) $12.25
Yoga class $13.60
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant $ 15.00
Meal for 2 People, Three-course $60.00

DoorDash, GrubHub, and Postmates are also in Jacksonville for those that want to enjoy their favorite restaurants delivered to their door.

Jacksonville has the largest city land mass in the US. Everything is spread out.

Public transportation is available by bus, trolley, and skyway. City buses run from 5 am to 11pm most days.

31-Day Bus Pass: $65
Reduced Rate $32
Youth $32 (Current rate for college students too)
Seniors FREE

ReadiRide — Curb-to-curb on-call service in 8 neighborhood zones
Beachside Buggies — JTA is a sponsor of this service, offering complimentary on-demand transportation throughout Neptune, Atlantic and Jacksonville Beaches

Uber starts at $4.25 a ride
Lyft starts at $7.60 a ride

Most people have cars, because your job may be on a different side of town from where you live.