How expensive is Jacksonville compared to the rest of United States?

Jacksonville ranks #201 out of 558 cities globally. It is 7.8% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 33.3 and local purchasing power is 147.4.

What is the average rent in Jacksonville?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville city centre costs approximately USD 1,584 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,121 (saving 29%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,457.

Is Jacksonville affordable to live in?

Jacksonville is average overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

Jacksonville Cost of Living 2026: rent $1,584/mo, −7.8% vs country avg

Huurprijzen

Huurprijzen in Jacksonville

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,584/mo	USD 1,121/mo	29%
3-Kamer	USD 2,457/mo	USD 1,845/mo	29%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Jacksonville

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.56	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.22	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.11	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$13.49	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$10.20	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.85	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$14.80	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$4.56

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.22

Bread (500g)

$3.11

Local cheese (1kg)

$13.49

Chicken (1kg)

$10.20

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.85

Milk (1L)

$1.00

Wine (mid-range)

$14.80

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$85.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$85.00

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$15.00	1 source
Gym membership	$42.19	1 source

Cinema ticket

$15.00

Gym membership

$42.19

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.86	1 source
Taxi start	$1.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$65.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.86

Taxi start

$1.50

Monthly pass

$65.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$104.68	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$40.22	1 source

Sport shoes (Nike)

$104.68

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$40.22

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$208.13	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$208.13

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-7.8% Average

Huur

-9.1% Affordable

Boodschappen

-11.2% Affordable

Restaurants

+0.1% Average

Koopkracht

+4.7% Average

Wonen in Jacksonville: Wat te Verwachten

Jacksonville is average naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #201 van 558 steden). 7.8% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 80 steden.

Boodschappen zijn affordable, terwijl uit eten average is. Groceries biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Restaurants het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is beperkt — inwoners kunnen minder goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

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