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Compare Pennsylvania and Florida
Florida has no state income tax on wages, while Pennsylvania taxes them at a top rate of 3.07%: on $120,000 of single-filer income that is about $3,684 a year in Pennsylvania and $0 in Florida. The median home in Florida is valued at $378,667, about 31% more than Pennsylvania’s $288,697. Florida has the higher average combined sales tax (6.98% vs 6.34%), while Pennsylvania has the higher effective property-tax rate (1.26% vs 0.78%). Pennsylvania has an inheritance tax; Florida does not.
Moving the other way (Florida to Pennsylvania)? The same numbers apply—swap the columns.
Deadlines and checklists on this page are for arriving in Florida; for Pennsylvania, see the Pennsylvania page.
Data: Pennsylvania (revenue.pa.gov, dmv.pa.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
| Pennsylvania | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Top state income-tax rate | 3.07% | 0.0% |
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 6.34% | 6.98% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.26% | 0.78% |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No | No |
| Social Security tax | No | No |
| Estate tax | No | No |
| Inheritance tax | Yes — 4.5–15% by class | No |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 | $14.00 |
| Median home value | $288,697 | $378,667 |
| Tax when you title a car | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| State parks | 125 | 58 |
| National parks | 0 | 3 |
| Population density | 292.0/sq mi | 441.0/sq mi |
| Violent crime per 100,000 | 245.6 | 267.1 |
| Demographics | 74.1% White (non-Hispanic) 8.4% Hispanic 13.1% Black 3.9% Asian | 51.9% White (non-Hispanic) 27.1% Hispanic 16.8% Black 3.0% Asian |
| Days to get a license | 60 | 30 |
| Days to title a car | 20 | 30 |
Will my state income tax go up or down if I move from Pennsylvania to Florida?
Pennsylvania: Flat 3.07% (local earned-income tax extra). Florida: No personal income tax. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $3,684 in Pennsylvania vs $0 in Florida. If you earned in both states this year, see PA tax agency and FL tax agency.
Estimate your state income tax in Pennsylvania and Florida
This uses 2026 single-filer brackets (top listed 3.07% 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 Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania plates are not a substitute for Florida registration once the title clock runs out.
New-resident checklist: Pennsylvania to Florida
- Get an FL driver license within 30 days. Bring your PA 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. PA tax agency · FL tax agency.
- Both Pennsylvania and Florida are in the nurse compact — a multistate license can follow you. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Biggest differences in moving from Pennsylvania to Florida
- Florida does not tax wages. Pennsylvania’s top listed rate is 3.07% (Flat 3.07% (local earned-income tax extra)).
- New residents of Florida typically have 30 days to get a driver license (in Pennsylvania, the window is 60 days).
- Florida has no state inheritance tax. Pennsylvania taxes some heirs (Yes — 4.5–15% by class).
- Title the car in Florida within 30 days. Pennsylvania plates are not a substitute once that clock runs.
- Effective real-estate property tax: 1.26% in Pennsylvania vs 0.78% in Florida.
Common questions
Will I stop paying state income tax if I move from Pennsylvania to Florida?
Florida does not tax wages; Pennsylvania’s top listed rate is 3.07%. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $3,684 in Pennsylvania 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 inheritance tax I would have in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania: Yes — 4.5–15% by class. Pennsylvania inheritance tax rates: 0% to a surviving spouse or to a parent from a child aged 21 or younger; 4.5% to lineal heirs; 12% to siblings; 15% to other heirs. Charities and government entities are exempt. Joint property between spouses is exempt. A 5% discount applies if tax is paid within three months of death. Florida: No. No state inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is paid by the heir; estate tax is paid by the estate.
How does property tax in Florida compare with Pennsylvania?
Effective real-estate property tax: 1.26% in Pennsylvania vs 0.78% in Florida.
How does the minimum wage in Florida compare with Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania: $7.25. Statewide minimum wage $7.25 (matches the federal rate). Florida: $14.00. Statewide minimum wage $14.00. Some cities set a higher local rate. Tipped and youth rates can differ.
When is the kindergarten cutoff in Florida compared with Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania uses District sets date. Florida uses September 1. Districts may set their own date; confirm with the local school.
How many state and national parks are in Pennsylvania vs Florida?
Pennsylvania has 125 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 long do I have to get a Florida driver license after leaving Pennsylvania?
New residents of Florida typically have 30 days after establishing residency (in Pennsylvania, the window is 60 days).
Related moves
Also see Florida and Pennsylvania on their own. Moving from Florida to Pennsylvania instead? This page covers that move too; use “Swap columns” at the top.
New York → Florida · New Jersey → Florida · Illinois → Florida · Massachusetts → Florida · Florida → Maryland · Ohio → Florida · New York → Pennsylvania
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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. Pennsylvania does not tax Social Security benefits (PA tax agency); Florida does not tax Social Security benefits (FL tax agency).
- Estate tax. Pennsylvania has no state estate tax (PA tax agency); Florida has no state estate tax (FL tax agency).
- Inheritance tax. Pennsylvania inheritance tax; Florida has no state inheritance tax (FL tax agency).
- Minimum wage. Pennsylvania $7.25; Florida $14.00.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax when you title a car. Pennsylvania 6.00%; Florida 6.00%.
- State parks. Pennsylvania 125; 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; PA 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 (PA vs FL: White non-Hispanic, Hispanic, Black, Asian).
- Days to get a license. Pennsylvania 60 days; Florida 30 days.
- Days to title a car. Pennsylvania 20 days; Florida 30 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled