Moving from Nashville to Orlando?
Nashville to Orlando — both 0% tax states (TN/FL), 20% cheaper housing, theme park economy + tech.
- 690 mi Distance
- 10 hr Drive time
- 20% lower Home prices
- 233 Sun days/year
Nashville-to-Orlando is one of the rare 0%-tax-to-0%-tax moves. Both TN and FL have no state income tax. Housing 20% cheaper, COL 3% lower. The pull: Disney/Universal employment (100K+), Lockheed Martin Orlando (military simulation), warmer winters, and Atlantic beach access (Cocoa 1 hour east). Music industry shrinks dramatically (Nashville is the apex).
Why people move from Nashville to Orlando.
- Same 0% income tax — TN/FL both have no state income tax
- Housing 20% cheaper — $460K Nashville SFH becomes $370K Orlando SFH
- Cost of living 3% lower
- Disney World + Universal Orlando employment (100K+ direct employees)
- Lockheed Martin Orlando + military simulation careers
- Year-round mild climate (Orlando Jan 50-72°F vs. Nashville 28-49°F)
- Cocoa Beach 1 hour east + Clearwater 2 hours west
- Healthcare jobs (AdventHealth, Orlando Health)
The money side of TN → FL.
Nashville
- Median home$460,000
- Income tax0% (TN)
- Cost index102
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 Nashville transplants.
Mapped to the Nashville neighborhoods that probably feel like home to you.
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Winter Park
If Belmont/Hillsboro Village was your speed — walkable historic, top schools, charming, $500K-$2M
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Lake Eola Heights / Thornton Park
If The Gulch was your vibe — walkable downtown, lofts, restaurants
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College Park
If Hillsboro Village was your goal — walkable, family, charming
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Mills 50 / Audubon Park
If East Nashville was your speed — hip walkable, art, restaurants, breweries
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Lake Nona (suburb)
If Brentwood master-planned was your model — newest master-planned, top schools, suburban
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Baldwin Park (master-planned)
If Franklin 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 20% cheaper — same income buys more
- Cost of living 3% lower
- Climate flips humid subtropical/continental to humid-tropical (Orlando)
- Hurricane risk arrives (Orlando inland but still exposed)
- Property insurance jumps modestly (FL insurance crisis affects Orlando)
- Music industry shrinks dramatically (Nashville is country/songwriting apex)
- Hot chicken disappears (Prince's, Hattie B's are Nashville sacred)
- Sports culture shifts — Predators/Titans → Magic (NBA only)
How to drive there.
What it takes to move 690 miles.
- Full-service (3BR)$3,200-$6,000
- Container/PODS$2,200-$4,200
- DIY (26-ft truck)$1,500-$2,800
- Best monthsOct-Apr (avoid hurricane season + Southern summer)
- Lead time5-7 weeks ahead
USDOT-registered.
Moving from Nashville to Orlando: FAQ.
Music industry — Orlando equivalent?
Smaller. Orlando has theme park music (Disney, Universal soundtracks/live), some local scene, but Nashville is country/songwriting/publishing apex. Most music professionals stay Nashville unless career-pivoting to broader entertainment, theme parks, or remote work.
Why move if same 0% tax?
Career pivot and housing. Nashville housing has exploded; Orlando is 20% cheaper. Theme park economy + Lockheed Martin offer different career paths than Nashville's healthcare-IT/music/auto-supplier mix. Plus warmer winters and beach access (Cocoa 1 hour east).
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