Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 100 —
0% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing14% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost12% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Jacksonville Office of Economic Development
To enhance the quality of life for all of Jacksonville by developing and executing policies that strengthen the economy, broaden the tax base, and create opportunities for advancement of the workforce and local small business enterprises. Recruits and expands high-wage job opportunities in targeted industries throughout Jacksonville, promotes private capital investment that increases the commercial tax base, redevelops economically distressed areas, and advocates for small business/entrepreneurial growth and expansion.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes