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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lakeside, FL — COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL area + state data

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.7K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,393
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Lakeside, FL

Population:31K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$289K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$414K

Lakeside, FL

The Sunshine State

31K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Florida, this city has a population of 31K residents.

💡 Advantage: Florida has no state income tax!

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lakeside, FL vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 51.5%
Lakeside, FL
$1,841
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$948
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 25.2%
Lakeside, FL
$1,189
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$300
more
📦Other
↑ 11.6%
Lakeside, FL
$1,503
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$174
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 7.3%
Lakeside, FL
$548
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$40.12
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 1.8%
Lakeside, FL
$981
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$17.46
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 1.6%
Lakeside, FL
$552
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$9.10
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$669
To$1,390
↑ $721
1 Bed
From$748
To$1,510
↑ $762
2 Bed
From$944
To$1,750
↑ $806
3 Bed
From$1,299
To$2,330
↑ $1,031
Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,614
Monthly in Lakeside, FL
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,454
Difference

Home Values

Lakeside
Phoenix
-
Median Value
$414K
-
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
-
Price Range
$274K - $957K
Calculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $5.2K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$436
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.5%
Rate difference

Lakeside, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Lakeside, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Lakeside
Phoenix
50 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
51.9%
Good Air Days
9%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Florida and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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