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Florida vs Texas
Texas is cheaper overall, while $100 goes further in Texas, Florida has higher incomes, and Texas gets more sunshine.
Florida
FL · South
14 / 32
metrics won
VS
Texas
TX · South
18 / 32
metrics won
Winner
TX wins Housing
TX wins Quality of Life
TX wins Climate
FL wins Demographics
FL wins Taxes
TX wins Geography
FL 14
18 TX
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Your match
Texas fits you better
Texas wins 18 of 32 scored metrics against Florida.
Your match — Saving Money
Texas is cheaper overall
Cost-of-living index: 94.3 in Texas vs 100.5 in Florida. On a national baseline of 100, the lower score usually means cheaper day-to-day expenses. See full data →
Your match — Housing
Texas is more attainable for buyers
Home-value-to-income ratio: 4.40x in Texas vs 5.12x in Florida. Lower means the median home is easier to afford on a median income. See full data →
Your match — Jobs
Florida has the higher minimum wage
State minimum wage: $14.00/hr in Florida vs $7.25/hr in Texas. Matters most for hourly and entry-level work. See full data →
Your match — Weather
Florida is warmer overall
Average annual temperature: 70.7°F in Florida vs 64.8°F in Texas. See full data →
Your match — Family & Health
Florida looks better for families
Florida wins more family-oriented signals in this matchup, including violent crime rate, life expectancy, uninsured rate, compared with Texas. See full data →
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Texas
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Illustrative estimate only. Uses top marginal state income tax rate, BEA Regional Price Parity, and median housing costs — excludes federal tax, utilities, insurance, childcare, and debt.
Full comparison
Every metric, side by side
Pick a category. Each row opens the full breakdown for that metric — national rank, chart, and sourcing.
Capital City
Tallahassee
vs
Austin
State Color
Solid Red
vs
Solid Red
Population
23,659,198
32,101,064
Median Income
$67,917
$66,963
Cost of Living
100.5
94.3
Median Housing Value
$348,000
$294,400
Property Tax
0.76%
1.49%
State Income Tax
None (0%)
None (0%)
Minimum Wage
$14.00/hr
$7.25/hr
Gas Price
$4.198/gal
$3.824/gal
Electricity Rates
15.92 c/kWh
15.69 c/kWh
Livability Score
58.51
47.21
Average Temperature
70.7°F
64.8°F
Sunny Days
101 days
135 days
Land Area
65,758 sq mi
268,596 sq mi
Population Density
359.8 per sq mi
119.5 per sq mi
Statehood
March 3, 1845 (#27)
December 29, 1845 (#28)
Population
23,659,198
32,101,064
Population Density
359.8 per sq mi
119.5 per sq mi
Bachelor's Degree
34.9%
34.2%
Advanced Degree
13.3%
12.6%
Net Domestic Migration
+22,500
+67,300
Population Growth Since 2020
+9.8%
+10.1%
Livability Score
58.51
47.21
Best State to Live In
58.51
47.21
Cost of Living
100.5
94.3
Gas Price
$4.198/gal
$3.824/gal
Gas Tax
38.61 c/gal
20.00 c/gal
Electricity Rates
15.92 c/kWh
15.69 c/kWh
Commute Time
28.6 min
26.6 min
Car Insurance Cost
$3,406/yr
$2,577/yr
Average Credit Score
704
692
Average Temperature
70.7°F
64.8°F
Summer Temperature
81.0°F
81.1°F
Winter Temperature
59.4°F
47.9°F
Sunny Days
101 days
135 days
Annual Precipitation
54.5 in
28.9 in
Average Wind Speed
6.2 mph
10.1 mph
Lightning Density
244.1 per sq mi
154.9 per sq mi
Median Housing Value
$348,000
$294,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,444/mo
$1,232/mo
Median Monthly Owner Costs With Mortgage
$2,168/mo
$2,211/mo
Owner Costs Without Mortgage
$766/mo
$703/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.0%
62.6%
Home Value to Income Ratio
5.12x
4.40x
Rent to Income Ratio
25.5%
22.1%
Owner Costs to Income
19.2%
18.0%
Home Insurance Cost
$10,240/yr
$6,854/yr
State Income Tax
None (0%)
None (0%)
State Sales Tax
6.00%
6.25%
Property Tax
0.76%
1.49%
Total Tax Burden
6.27%
7.69%
Grocery Tax Rate
0% (Exempt)
0% (Exempt)
Estate and Inheritance Tax
No State Death Tax
vs
No State Death Tax
Annual Vehicle Property Tax
No
vs
No
State Color
Solid Red
vs
Solid Red
Presidential Voting Margin
Rep +13.05
Rep +13.66
Swing State / Battleground
Not a battleground
vs
Not a battleground
Governor Party
Republican
vs
Republican
State House Control
Republican
vs
Republican
State Senate Control
Republican
vs
Republican
Trifecta
Republican Trifecta
vs
Republican Trifecta
Electoral Votes
30
40
Gun Laws Status
Permissive
vs
Permissive
Alcohol Laws
License State
vs
License State
Marijuana Legalization
Medical
vs
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age
18 (banned)
16
Gun Ownership
30.8%
44.9%
Abortion Law Status
Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks)
vs
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law
Yes
vs
Yes
Land Area
65,758 sq mi
268,596 sq mi
Highest Point
Britton Hill (345 ft)
Guadalupe Peak (8,751 ft)
Statehood
March 3, 1845 (#27)
December 29, 1845 (#28)
Capital City
Tallahassee
vs
Austin
Region
South
vs
South
Life Expectancy
77.1 yrs
76.2 yrs
Older Adult Health Outcomes
57.7
30.5
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
16.4%
Obesity Rate
29.6%
35.6%
Healthcare Quality Score
47.5
35.6
Infant Mortality Rate
5.74 per 1,000
5.70 per 1,000
Drug Overdose Death Rate
21.3 per 100,000
15.8 per 100,000
Violent Crime Rate
252.4 per 100k
431.8 per 100k
Property Crime Rate
1452.6 per 100k
2338.9 per 100k
AZA-Accredited Zoos
24
17
Casinos
15 (Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood)
4 (Kickapoo Lucky Eagle)
UFO Sightings per 100,000
42.5 per 100K
25.6 per 100K
Most Popular Car
Toyota
vs
Ford
K-12 Education Rank
#26
#38
High School Graduation Rate
90.0%
90.0%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
14.8:1
School Spending
$12,689
$12,444
Teacher Salary
$56,663
$63,749
Public School Ranking
#24
#34
Student Loan Debt
$39,574
$33,770
College Graduation Rate
55.0%
45.3%
Median Income
$67,917
$66,963
Regional Price Parity
100.7
97.2
Purchasing Power of $100
$106.45
$109.17
Poverty Rate
12.3%
13.7%
Employment/Population Ratio
57.2%
62.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
4.3%
Job Growth
0.4%
0.9%
Infant Childcare Cost
$13,021/yr
$10,706/yr
Income Needed to Live Alone
$97,386/yr
$90,771/yr
Water Quality Score
80.6/100 (A)
78.1/100 (B)
Annual Power Outage Hours
22.0 hours/yr
21.2 hours/yr
Road Quality Rank
#7
#36
Renewable Electricity Share
10.8%
33.1%
Largest Airport
Miami International (MIA)
vs
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Tradeoffs
Pros and cons for each state
The biggest advantages and drawbacks pulled from affordability, housing, income, taxes, safety, health, education, jobs, and weather.
Florida
Pros
- Florida shows higher median income.
- Florida has lower property tax rates on average.
- Florida has a lower violent crime rate.
- Florida health access/outcomes proxy is higher.
- Florida health coverage access proxy is stronger.
- Florida education proxy is higher.
Cons
- Florida has a higher overall cost of living.
- Florida has a higher housing cost index.
- Florida has higher median home values.
- Florida job growth trend is weaker.
- Florida has fewer sunny days.
Texas
Pros
- Texas has a lower overall cost of living.
- Texas has a lower housing cost index.
- Texas has lower median home values.
- Texas job growth trend is stronger.
- Texas has more sunny days.
Cons
- Texas shows lower median income.
- Texas has higher property tax rates on average.
- Texas has a higher violent crime rate.
- Texas health access/outcomes proxy is lower.
- Texas health coverage access proxy is weaker.
- Texas education proxy is lower.
People also ask
Florida vs Texas — common questions
QIs Florida cheaper to live in than Texas?
Texas has the lower cost of living. On the national index (100 = average), Texas scores 94.3 versus 100.5 for Florida - a gap of 6.2 points.
QWhere does $100 go further - Florida or Texas?
$100 goes further in Texas. After BEA regional price adjustments, $100 is worth about $109.17 in Texas, compared with $106.45 in Florida.
QWhich state is bigger - Florida or Texas?
Texas is larger, covering 268,596 sq mi compared with 65,758 sq mi for Florida - roughly 4.1x the size.
QDoes Florida or Texas have more people?
Texas has the larger population at 32,101,064, compared with 23,659,198 in Florida.
QWhich state has higher household income - Florida or Texas?
Florida has the higher median household income at $67,917, versus $66,963 in Texas.
QIs housing cheaper in Florida or Texas?
Homes are cheaper in Texas, where the median home value is $294,400, versus $348,000 in Florida.
QWhich state is more densely populated - Florida or Texas?
Florida is more densely populated at 359.8 per sq mi people per sq mi. Texas is more spread out at 119.5 per sq mi people per sq mi.
Related comparisons
Methodology
Figures combine government datasets, named research sources, and clearly labeled derived scores. Dataset reviewed July 23, 2026.
Demographics & geography
2020 Census, American Community Survey, TIGER/Line Files, National Archives
Income, housing & cost of living
American Community Survey, BLS, BEA Regional Price Parities, and named market studies
Wages & energy
U.S. Department of Labor, AAA, U.S. EIA
Politics & law
NCSL, Giffords Law Center, NABCA
Data periods differ by metric. Open any individual comparison metric to see its primary source, data period, review date, and calculation note. Daily-changing fields such as gas prices are stored snapshots unless the page explicitly says a live feed is used.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
- U.S. Census Bureau — TIGER/Line Files
- National Archives
- BEA — Regional Price Parities
- BLS — State Labor Market Data
- NOAA — U.S. Climate Normals
- FBI — Crime Data Explorer
- FEMA — National Risk Index
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws
- AAA — Gas Prices
- U.S. Energy Information Administration — Electricity
- NCSL — State Partisan Composition
- Giffords Law Center — Annual Gun Law Scorecard
- NABCA
- NCSL — State Medical Cannabis Laws
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