The price level index is an ideal measure of cost of living and quality of life. Here is how Pasco County compares with surrounding counties:
| Hernando | 96.90 |
| Pasco | 98.84 |
| Manatee | 101.48 |
| Sarasota | 99.49 |
| Pinellas | 99.60 |
| Hillsborough | 101.55 |
| Florida State Average | 100.00 |
* Source: Bureau of Economic & Business Research - 2010 Florida Price Level Index
State, County and Sales Tax
One of the many benefits for both Florida residents and corporations is the low tax rate.
- State corporate income taxes 5.5%
- Retail sales tax (Pasco County) 7.0%
- State personal income tax none
- Ad Valorem Millage Rate (2010) 16.3672
Five Year Business Growth (2005 - 2010) as tracked by PEDC
- Expansions/Relocations 93
- New Square Footage Created 1,384,164
- Absorption of Existing Square Footage 796,631
- Jobs 2,293
- Capital Investment $227.5 million
2009/2010 Fiscal Year Growth (as of 10/10)
- Expansions/Relocations 15
- New Square Footage Created 123,400
- Absorption of Existing Square Footage 45,960
- Jobs 321
- Capital Investment $21.1 million