Population
Jacksonville
961,739
Tampa
393,389
Median Income
Jacksonville
$66,981
Tampa
$71,302
Home Value
Jacksonville
$266,100
Tampa
$375,300
Rent
Jacksonville
$1,375
Tampa
$1,567
Crime Rate
Jacksonville
6.98
Tampa
4.47
Cost of Living
Jacksonville
115.6
Tampa
130.3
Avg Temp
Jacksonville
69°F
Tampa
72°F
Unemployment
Jacksonville
4.6%
Tampa
4.7%
At a Glance
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Tampa leads in 6 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Jacksonville leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDJacksonville scores 141.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 175.7 in Tampa. Jacksonville has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,382 vs $1,696 in Tampa (19% lower). Jacksonville has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,658 vs $1,977 in Tampa (16% lower).
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Housing Market — Jacksonville leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTampa has a median home value of $375,300 vs $266,100 in Jacksonville (29% higher). Jacksonville has a median property tax of $2,053 vs $2,832 in Tampa (28% lower). Jacksonville has a owner-occupied of 57.4% compared to 50.2% in Tampa.
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Jobs & Economy — Tampa leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSJacksonville: 500,893 vs Tampa: 213,495 for labor force. Tampa has a work from home of 19.3% compared to 13.5% in Jacksonville. Tampa has a per capita income of $49,513 vs $37,269 in Jacksonville (25% higher).
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Crime & Safety — Tampa leads
Source: FBI UCRTampa has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.67 compared to 4.19 in Jacksonville. Tampa has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 14.65 compared to 28.71 in Jacksonville. Tampa has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 11.55 compared to 21.29 in Jacksonville.
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Weather & Climate — Tampa leads
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoTampa gets 12 more sunny days per year than Jacksonville. Jacksonville: 41.6" vs Tampa: 43.8" for annual rainfall. Tampa averages 66°F, about 3°F cooler than Jacksonville.
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Schools & Education — Tampa leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauTampa has a bachelor's degree or higher of 30.6% compared to 21.8% in Jacksonville. Tampa has a high school diploma or higher of 46.0% compared to 41.1% in Jacksonville.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSJacksonville has a population of 961,739, about 2.4x the size of Tampa (393,389).
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Healthcare — Tampa leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareTampa: 3.4 vs Jacksonville: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Tampa leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTampa has a bicycle of 0.8% compared to 0.4% in Jacksonville. Tampa has a work from home of 19.3% compared to 13.5% in Jacksonville. Tampa has a public transit of 1.3% compared to 1.2% in Jacksonville.
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