Moving to Florida from Connecticut
What to Expect
Considering a move from Connecticut to Florida? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Connecticut to Florida, you would find that Florida is 12.4% cheaper than Connecticut. A $75,000 salary in Connecticut would need to be roughly $65,140 in Florida to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallahassee averages 80°F vs 61°F in Bridgeport, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Connecticut and Florida.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $65,140
To maintain the same standard of living in Florida
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.3% less
Groceries
pay 12.8% less
Transportation
pay 3.4% less
Housing
pay 7.2% less
Childcare
pay 31.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 21.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Florida compared to Connecticut.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Connecticut generally does better on safety, though Florida leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Connecticut performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Florida generally does better on what about housing?, though Connecticut leads in median rent.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Connecticut performs better than Florida across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Connecticut performs better than Florida across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Connecticut performs better than Florida across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bridgeport | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/23°F (6°/-5°C) | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/49°F (20°/10°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/62°F (26°/16°C) | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/34°F (12°/1°C) | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Bridgeport | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C) | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) |
| Feb | 41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C) | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C) | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) |
| Apr | 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C) | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) |
| May | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C) | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C) | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) |
| Dec | 43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C) | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Connecticut?
On average Florida is about 13% less expensive than Connecticut, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Florida?
Budget about $16,285 for 3 months in Florida (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Florida safe?
Connecticut generally does better on safety, though Florida leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Florida compared to Connecticut?
Connecticut performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Florida compared to Connecticut?
The average high temperature in Tallahassee is 80°F, compared to 61°F in Bridgeport. Tallahassee receives around 59.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bridgeport gets 47.7 in.
