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The Price Level Index

 
The price level index is an ideal measure of cost of living and quality of life. Here is how Pasco compares with surrounding counties:

• Hernando –
• Pasco –
• Manatee –
• Sarasota –
• Pinellas –
• Hillsborough –

• Florida State Average –

 97.42
 99.36
100.27

 100.50
100.68
102.10
 
100.00


* Source: Bureau of Economic & Business Research - 2006 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 –
• Retail sales tax (Pasco County) –
• State personal income tax –
• Ad Valorem Millage Rate (2007) –
  6.0%
7.0%
none 
14.40

Five Year Business Growth (2002-2007) as tracked by the PEDC

• Expansions/Relocations -
• New Square Footage Created -
• Absorption of Existing Square Footage -
• Jobs -
• Capital Investment -
145
1,727,268
970,101
3,223
$202.5 million

2006/2007 Fiscal Year Growth (as of 11/07) 

• Expansions/Relocations -
• New Square Footage Created -
• Absorption of Existing Square Footage -
• Jobs -
• Capital Investment -
26
454,819
176,771
494
$56.3 million

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