Florida
About 36,000 Californians moved to Florida in 2024, the number 5 destination out of California. Florida has no personal income tax.
Home prices in Florida vs. LA
| City | Median sale price | $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical LA County zip | $904K | $588 | n/a |
| Orlando | $415K | $254 | 46 |
| Tampa | $445K | $300 | 43 |
| Miami | $650K | $535 | 114 |
Redfin Data Center. Cities: May 2026, all residential. LA: median of LA County zip-code medians, Mar 2026 to May 2026.
Taxes
Florida has no personal income tax. Florida offers a homestead exemption on a primary residence, and its "Save Our Homes" rule limits annual increases in the assessed value of a homesteaded home. Homeowners and flood insurance are a major part of the cost of owning in Florida, so get quotes early. See the Florida revenue department for current rules.
Moving out of California generally doesn't take the sale of a California home out of California's tax reach. Our guide to selling your LA home and moving out of state covers withholding at closing, the capital gains exclusion and the questions to bring to a CPA.
Common questions
How many people move from California to Florida?
About 36,194 people (plus or minus 5,759) moved from California to Florida in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the number 5 destination for people leaving California.
Does Florida have a state income tax?
Florida has no personal income tax. California's top marginal rate is 13.3%. Confirm current rates with the Florida revenue department and a CPA.
What do homes cost in Florida compared with LA?
In the cities we track, median sale prices ran from about $415K in Orlando to about $650K in Miami (Redfin, May 2026), versus about $904K for a typical LA County zip code.
Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 state-to-state migration flows (people who lived in California one year earlier). Estimates have margins of error. Market figures: Redfin Data Center.