The median home price in Florida is $410,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $67,900, the price-to-income ratio is 6.0x.
Property taxes in Florida average 0.89% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $3,649 per year, or $304 per month added to your mortgage payment.
Florida has no state income tax, which means more of your gross salary goes to your take-home pay. This effectively increases your purchasing power compared to states with income tax.
The cost of living index in Florida is 103 (national average = 100). Everyday expenses beyond housing are close to the national average.