Moving to Orlando, FL

Thinking about moving to Orlando, FL? Here's the practical picture: the cost of living runs at an index of 102 (100 is the national average), a typical two-bedroom rents for about $2,050/month, summers average 83°F, and Florida has no state income tax. Below: cost of living, climate, utilities, the best time to move, and popular routes into Orlando.

Cost of living
102
Typical 2BR rent
$2,050/mo
Avg summer high
83°F
Avg winter low
65°F

Cost of living in Orlando

Orlando's cost-of-living index is 102 against a national baseline of 100, and a two-bedroom rental averages roughly $2,050 per month. Florida levies a top income tax rate of 0% and an average combined sales tax of 7.02%. Build your first-year budget around these figures, not just the cost of the move.

Climate and best time to move

Expect average summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 65°F, and about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year in Orlando. Late September through April — outside the May-September peak season, when van-line capacity is tighter and rates run roughly 15-18% higher. This is a hot-climate metro — spring or late fall avoids peak summer heat during the load/unload.

Setting up utilities in Orlando

Line up your utilities before move day. In the Orlando–Kissimmee area that typically means Duke Energy, OUC, TECO Peoples Gas. Schedule electricity and gas to turn on the day before you arrive so you never walk into a dark home.

Popular routes to Orlando

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orlando expensive to live in?
Orlando has a cost-of-living index of 102 (100 = US average), with typical 2BR rent around $2,050/month.
What's the weather like in Orlando?
Summer highs average 83°F, winter lows about 65°F, with roughly 51.5 inches of annual precipitation.
When is the best time to move to Orlando?
Late September through April — outside the May-September peak season, when van-line capacity is tighter and rates run roughly 15-18% higher.

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Sources

  • MERIC / BestPlaces metro cost index, 2025 — retrieved 2026-01-15
  • Zillow Observed Rent Index (metro), 2025 — retrieved 2026-01-15
  • NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals — retrieved 2026-01-15
  • Tax Foundation, 2025 State Tax Data — retrieved 2026-01-15