Moving from Austin to Orlando?
Austin to Orlando — both 0% tax states (TX/FL), 30% cheaper housing, theme park economy + tech.
- 1,090 mi Distance
- 16 hr Drive time
- 30% lower Home prices
- 233 Sun days/year
Austin-to-Orlando is one of the rare 0%-tax-to-0%-tax moves. Both TX and FL have no state income tax. Housing 30% cheaper, COL 17% lower. The pull: Disney/Universal employment (100K+), Lockheed Martin Orlando (military simulation), year-round 70°F+ climate, and Cocoa Beach (1 hour east). Property tax flips downward — TX 2.0% effective to FL ~0.9% (saves $5K/year on $500K home).
Why people move from Austin to Orlando.
- Same 0% income tax — TX/FL both have no state income tax
- Housing 30% cheaper — $525K Austin SFH becomes $370K Orlando SFH
- Property tax flips downward — TX 2.0% effective to FL ~0.9% (saves $5K/yr on $500K home)
- Disney World + Universal Orlando employment (100K+ direct)
- Lockheed Martin Orlando + military simulation careers
- Year-round mild climate (Orlando Jan 50-72°F vs. Austin 41-62°F)
- Cocoa Beach 1 hour east + Clearwater 2 hours west
- Cost of living 17% lower
The money side of TX → FL.
Austin
- Median home$525,000
- Income tax0% (TX)
- Cost index119
Orlando
- Median home$370,000
- Income tax0% (FL)
- Cost index99
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Orlando, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Lake Eola Park — Downtown lake, swan boats, farmers market Sundays
- Harry P. Leu Gardens — 50-acre botanical garden in Orlando
- Wekiwa Springs State Park — Crystal-clear spring; tubing, kayaking
Culture & Arts
- Orlando Museum of Art — Notable American art collection
Family-Friendly
- Walt Disney World — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom
- Universal Orlando Resort — Universal Studios + Islands of Adventure + Volcano Bay
- SeaWorld Orlando — Marine park with rides; Discovery Cove sister park
- Kennedy Space Center (1 hr east) — Active rocket launch site; Atlantis exhibit
- ICON Park — International Drive entertainment complex; Ferris wheel
- Gatorland — 1949 'Alligator Capital of the World'; zip line over alligators
Orlando's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Orlando resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Capa Spanish Lake Buena Vista (Four Seasons)
Michelin-starred Spanish from Andrew Zimmerman
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Soseki Modern Omakase Japanese Winter Park
Counter-style omakase
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Kadence Sushi tasting Audubon Park
9-seat omakase counter
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Sette Italian Lake Nona
Modern Italian; chef Eric Schmidt
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Black Rooster Taqueria Mexican Mills 50 District
Cult-favorite tacos
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The Boheme American Downtown (Grand Bohemian)
Hotel restaurant with chef-driven menu
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Chau's Cafe Vietnamese Mills 50
Best banh mi in town
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Ravenous Pig Gastropub Winter Park
Farm-to-table; brewery
Best Orlando neighborhoods for Austin transplants.
Mapped to the Austin neighborhoods that probably feel like home to you.
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Winter Park
If Tarrytown was your speed — walkable historic, top schools, charming, $500K-$2M
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Lake Eola Heights / Thornton Park
If South Congress walkable was your vibe — walkable downtown, lofts, restaurants
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College Park
If Bouldin Creek was your goal — walkable, family, charming
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Mills 50 / Audubon Park
If East Austin was your speed — hip walkable, art, restaurants, breweries
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Lake Nona (suburb)
If Mueller master-planned was your model — newest master-planned, top schools, walkable
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Baldwin Park (master-planned)
If Round Rock family was your goal — walkable master-planned, top schools, family
What daily life feels like in Orlando.
Climate
Humid subtropical. Hot, humid summers (72-93°F, May-Oct) with daily afternoon thunderstorms. Mild winters (50-72°F). Hurricane season June-November (inland is safer than coast). 233 sun days/year.
- Summer72-92°F
- Winter50-72°F
- Sun days/yr233
- Rainfall51 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score41/100
- Transit Score33/100
- Bike Score55/100
Orlando is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Wekiwa Springs State Park — crystal spring, tubing, swimming
- Lake Eola — downtown park with swan boats
- Kayaking on Winter Park's Chain of Lakes
- St. Cloud Lake — boating, fishing
- Atlantic beaches (1 hr east) — Cocoa Beach, New Smyrna
- Gulf beaches (90 min west) — Clearwater, St. Pete
What changes about your daily life.
- Same 0% income tax — no change
- Housing 30% cheaper — same income buys more
- Property tax savings substantial — $5K/yr on $500K home
- Cost of living 17% lower
- Climate flips humid subtropical to humid-tropical (Orlando)
- Hurricane risk arrives (Orlando inland but exposed)
- Property insurance jumps modestly
- Cap Metro replaced with LYNX buses (smaller transit)
- Live music scene shrinks (Austin is the apex; Orlando theme park music + smaller local)
- BBQ scene shrinks dramatically (Austin top-3; Orlando minimal)
- Sports culture shifts — Longhorns/Austin FC → Magic (NBA only)
How to drive there.
What it takes to move 1,090 miles.
- Full-service (3BR)$4,500-$8,000
- Container/PODS$3,200-$5,500
- DIY (26-ft truck)$2,200-$4,000
- Best monthsOct-Apr (avoid hurricane season + Texas summer)
- Lead time8-10 weeks ahead
USDOT-registered.
Moving from Austin to Orlando: FAQ.
Why move if same 0% tax?
Property tax savings + housing reduction. TX 2.0% effective property tax becomes FL ~0.9% — saves $5K/yr on $500K home. Plus 30% cheaper housing. Net financial gain substantial. Career pivot also possible (theme park economy, Lockheed Martin) — Austin tech doesn't translate, but Orlando offers different industries.
Will I miss Austin music scene?
Yes. Austin is genuinely 'Live Music Capital of the World.' Orlando has theme park music (Disney, Universal soundtracks/live performances), some local indie scene, but nothing approaches Austin's density. Most Austin-to-Orlando movers visit annually for SXSW or ACL festivals.
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