Want to compare your own area to Ocala, The Villages or another city in Florida?

The single most asked question I get asked is this: ‘What is the cost of living in Central Florida?’. Although we can share our personal experience with you, every situation is different and complex to some extent. Here we provide a comparison tool that helps provide data that takes into account median income and cost of living data which is ranked nationwide.

SmartAsset.com provides all of this data and so much more. We live in Central FL which includes Sumter, Lake, and Marion Counties. We are the horse capitol of the world and home to multitudes of 55 + communities including the ever famous Villages!

This comparison includes income tax, housing costs and food costs. You should take into account there is no income tax in the State of Florida which adds back about 12% to your paycheck! It doesn't require an email address and will be handy as you contemplate your cost of living!

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