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Moving from Missouri to Florida

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Quick Comparison

Leaving Missouri

Population6.2M
State Income Tax2%-4.95%
Avg Home Price$235,000
Avg Rent$1,050/mo
Property Tax Rate0.97%
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Moving to Florida

Population21.5M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$400,000
Avg Rent$1,700/mo
Property Tax Rate0.89%

Why Are People Moving from Missouri to Florida?

The migration corridor between Missouri and Florida is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Tax Savings: Florida has no state income tax, compared to 2%-4.95% in Missouri. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Florida is higher than Missouri, but many movers find the tradeoffs worthwhile. Housing in Florida costs about $165,000 more on average, so budget accordingly.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Florida average 60°F, compared to 32°F in Missouri.

Jobs & Industry: Florida's key industries include Tourism, Agriculture, Aerospace, which attract professionals from Missouri's Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

1235 mi
22.5h drive
Kansas City, MO
Jacksonville, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1616 mi
29.4h drive
Kansas City, MO
Miami, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1349 mi
24.5h drive
Kansas City, MO
Tampa, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1365 mi
24.8h drive
Kansas City, MO
Orlando, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1594 mi
29h drive
Kansas City, MO
Fort Lauderdale, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
976 mi
17.7h drive
St. Louis, MO
Jacksonville, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1381 mi
25.1h drive
St. Louis, MO
Miami, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1120 mi
20.4h drive
St. Louis, MO
Tampa, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1120 mi
20.4h drive
St. Louis, MO
Orlando, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East
1356 mi
24.7h drive
St. Louis, MO
Fort Lauderdale, FL
via I-65 South / I-80 East

Cities in Missouri

Kansas City

Population508K
Median Home Price$220,000

St. Louis

Population302K
Median Home Price$175,000

Other Major Cities

Columbia
Springfield

Cities in Florida

Jacksonville

Population950K
Median Home Price$280,000

Miami

Population442K
Median Home Price$550,000

Tampa

Population385K
Median Home Price$380,000

Orlando

Population308K
Median Home Price$350,000

Fort Lauderdale

Population183K
Median Home Price$420,000

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1311 miles between Missouri and Florida:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,456
3–4 BR Home
$3,573

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Missouri → Florida Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Florida within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Florida after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Florida vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About Florida

  • • No state income tax on wages or salary
  • • Homestead exemption can significantly reduce property taxes
  • • Hurricane preparedness and flood insurance are essential

What's Different: Missouri vs Florida

Taxes

Missouri Income Tax:2%-4.95%
Florida Income Tax:None
Missouri Property Tax:0.97%
Florida Property Tax:0.89%

Weather

Missouri Summer Avg:88°F
Florida Summer Avg:92°F
Missouri Winter Avg:32°F
Florida Winter Avg:60°F

Cost of Living

Missouri COL Index:90
Florida COL Index:103
Missouri Avg Home Price:$235,000
Florida Avg Home Price:$400,000
Missouri Avg Rent:$1,050/mo
Florida Avg Rent:$1,700/mo

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