Miami vs Orlando: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison

Miami's median home value is $433,900 — 30% higher than Orlando's $332,700.

Miami's median household income runs $54,858, against $66,292 in Orlando.

Miami's median rent sits at $1,494, against $1,509 in Orlando.

Miami's FEMA hazard rating (Very High) is higher than Orlando's (Relatively High) — worth noting if climate risk factors into your decision.

Metric	Miami, FL	Orlando, FL
Population	443,665	307,738
Median home value	$433,900	$332,700
Median household income	$54,858	$66,292
Median gross rent	$1,494	$1,509
Climate risk (FEMA)	Very High	Relatively High

Mixed picture on housing: lower home values in Orlando, FL, lower rent in Miami, FL. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

Moving between Miami and Orlando

Miami and Orlando are 193 miles apart in a straight line.

What changes when you move	Miami → Orlando	Orlando → Miami
Median rent	+$15/mo (+1%)	−$15/mo (−1%)
Median home value	−$101,200 (−23%)	+$101,200 (+30%)
Median household income	+$11,434 (+21%)	−$11,434 (−17%)

Estimated moving cost (either direction)

Home size	Estimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	$628 – $966
2-3 bedroom	$1,840 – $2,805
4+ bedroom house	$3,364 – $5,113

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Miami, FL Orlando, FL

222 miles estimated driving distance · 3.7 hours of highway driving

DIY Truck Rental

$350 – $447

Includes an estimated $78 in fuel (22 gal at ~10 mpg) over 1 driving day.

Professional Movers

$1,802 – $2,994

Full-service crew, loading and unloading included.

Estimates based on typical rental-truck, fuel, and professional-mover industry rates; actual quotes vary by carrier, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.