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Compare New York and Florida
Florida has no state income tax on wages, while New York taxes them at a top rate of 10.9%: on $120,000 of single-filer income that is about $6,512 a year in New York and $0 in Florida. The median home in New York is valued at $513,450, about 36% more than Florida’s $378,667. New York charges more on both counts: 8.54% average combined sales tax against 6.98%, and a 1.30% effective property-tax rate against 0.78%. New York levies its own estate tax; Florida does not.
Moving the other way (Florida to New York)? The same numbers apply—swap the columns.
Deadlines and checklists on this page are for arriving in Florida; for New York, see the New York page.
Data: New York (tax.ny.gov, dmv.ny.gov); Florida (floridarevenue.gov, flhsmv.gov); Tax Foundation 2026, Experian/Zillow, Census, FBI, NPS. Jump to sources · Methodology
Taxes, housing, and other important data at a glance
| New York | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Top state income-tax rate | 10.9% | 0.0% |
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 8.54% | 6.98% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.30% | 0.78% |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No | No |
| Social Security tax | No | No |
| Estate tax | Yes — $7.35M exemption | No |
| Inheritance tax | No | No |
| Minimum wage | $16.00 / $17.00 NYC | $14.00 |
| Median home value | $513,450 | $378,667 |
| Tax when you title a car | 8.00% | 6.00% |
| State parks | 180 | 58 |
| National parks | 0 | 3 |
| Population density | 424.0/sq mi | 441.0/sq mi |
| Violent crime per 100,000 | 380.2 | 267.1 |
| Demographics | 54.1% White (non-Hispanic) 19.5% Hispanic 17.5% Black 9.0% Asian | 51.9% White (non-Hispanic) 27.1% Hispanic 16.8% Black 3.0% Asian |
| Days to get a license | 30 | 30 |
| Days to title a car | 30 | 30 |
Will my state income tax go up or down if I move from New York to Florida?
New York: 4%–10.9% state; NYC adds local tax. Florida: No personal income tax. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $6,512 in New York vs $0 in Florida. If you earned in both states this year, see NY tax agency and FL tax agency.
Estimate your state income tax in New York and Florida
This uses 2026 single-filer brackets (top listed 10.9% vs 0.0%), minus a $4,300 exemption per dependent. It is not your actual tax bill.
Vehicle title, registration, and tax in Florida
New residents of Florida typically have 30 days to title and register. Inspection: No statewide inspection. The title-tax rate used here is 6.00%. On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $2,008.25 (tax $1,680.00 + title $75.25 + registration $225.00 + plate $28.00). County and weight fees are omitted on purpose.
Estimate what you’ll pay to title the car in Florida
Title fee + plate + base registration + 6.00% tax. County extras are not included.
Driver’s license in Florida
After you become a Florida resident, you typically have 30 days to get a Florida driver license. Bring your New York license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Florida. Agencies often ask for two proofs; the exact list is on the official Florida DMV. New York plates are not a substitute for Florida registration once the title clock runs out.
New-resident checklist: New York to Florida
- Get an FL driver license within 30 days. Bring your NY license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Florida (agencies often ask for two proofs; use the official Florida DMV list).
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: No statewide inspection.
- Make sure car insurance meets PIP $10,000 + PD $10,000.
- Register to vote. Typical close: 29 days before an election. Florida elections site.
- If you earned money in both states this year, you may need to file in both. NY tax agency · FL tax agency.
- Florida is in the nurse compact; New York is not. You may still need an FL license if you change primary residence.
Biggest differences in moving from New York to Florida
- Florida does not tax wages. New York’s top listed rate is 10.9% (4%–10.9% state; NYC adds local tax).
- Florida has no state estate tax. New York does (Yes — $7.35M exemption).
- Florida is in the nurse compact; New York is not. You may still need an FL license if you change primary residence.
- New residents of Florida typically have 30 days to get a driver license (in New York, the window is 30 days).
- Florida title-tax rate used here is 6.00%. On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $2,008.25 (county extras omitted).
Common questions
Will I stop paying state income tax if I move from New York to Florida?
Florida does not tax wages; New York’s top listed rate is 10.9%. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $6,512 in New York vs $0 in Florida. Actual bills depend on income, filing status, local tax, credits, and residency timing. This uses 2026 single-filer brackets after a $4,300 exemption per dependent.
Does Florida drop the state estate tax I would have in New York?
New York: Yes — $7.35M exemption. For deaths in 2026, New York’s basic exclusion is $7,350,000. The credit phases out if the estate is more than 105% of the exclusion, so estates just over that line can owe tax on the full taxable estate. Florida: No. No state estate tax. Federal estate tax can still apply in either state.
Can I keep a compact RN license if I move from New York to Florida?
Florida is in the nurse compact; New York is not. You may still need an FL license if you change primary residence.
How does sales tax in Florida compare to New York?
Average combined sales tax (state + local) is 8.54% in New York vs 6.98% in Florida. City and county add-ons vary; this is a statewide average.
How many state and national parks are in New York vs Florida?
New York has 180 state parks and 0 national parks. Florida has 58 state parks and 3 national parks. State-park counts are units each state officially designates as state parks (historic sites, recreation areas, wildlife areas, forests, and similar non-park units omitted). National parks are National Park Service units designated National Park, counted in each state they sit in.
How does property tax in Florida compare with New York?
Effective real-estate property tax: 1.30% in New York vs 0.78% in Florida.
How much is vehicle sales tax in Florida compared with New York?
Florida title-tax rate used here is 6.00% (8.00% in New York). Title the car in Florida within 30 days (30 days in New York). On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $2,008.25 (county extras omitted).
Related moves
Also see Florida and New York on their own. Moving from Florida to New York instead? This page covers that move too; use “Swap columns” at the top.
New York → New Jersey · New Jersey → Florida · Illinois → Florida · Pennsylvania → Florida · New York → North Carolina · New York → Texas · Massachusetts → Florida
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Sources
Compiled 2026. Statewide figures; counties can differ.
- Top state income-tax rate. Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
- Average sales tax (state + local). Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, January 2026.
- Average property tax (real estate). Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
- Personal property tax (vehicles). WalletHub, Property Taxes by State, 2026 (vehicle table).
- Social Security tax. New York does not tax Social Security benefits (NY tax agency); Florida does not tax Social Security benefits (FL tax agency).
- Estate tax. New York estate tax; Florida has no state estate tax (FL tax agency).
- Inheritance tax. New York has no state inheritance tax (NY tax agency); Florida has no state inheritance tax (FL tax agency).
- Minimum wage. New York $16.00 / $17.00 NYC; Florida $14.00.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax when you title a car. New York 8.00%; Florida 6.00%.
- State parks. New York 180; Florida 58. Official designated state parks (historic sites, recreation areas, and similar units omitted).
- National parks. National Park Service, National Park System (units designated National Park on the National Park Service system list; parks that sit in more than one state are counted in each; NY 0, FL 3).
- Population density. U.S. Census Bureau PopClock, people per sq. mi. · state population estimates.
- Violent crime per 100,000. FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2024 (state rates table).
- Demographics. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (NY vs FL: White non-Hispanic, Hispanic, Black, Asian).
- Days to get a license. New York 30 days; Florida 30 days.
- Days to title a car. New York 30 days; Florida 30 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled