Florida Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 67 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,233/mo
Average Home Value
$257,245
Average Owner Cost
$981/mo
County cost atlas
Florida housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
67
Avg rent
$1,233/mo
Owner cost
$981/mo
Avg score
34.6
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Florida: An Overview
The median rent in Florida is $1,233 per month, which is 6% above the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.
Within Florida, housing costs vary significantly by county. Monroe County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,959 per month and a median home value of $723,800. Calhoun County has the lowest reported median rent at $680 per month and a median home value of $134,000.
The average home value across Florida counties is $257,245, 9% lower than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $65,468, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.
Before comparing places in Florida, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Florida
How median rents are spread across 67 counties
Highest Median Rent Counties
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All Florida Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | Expensive$1,959/mo | $723,800 | $1,645/mo | 3.9 | 35.0% |
| Palm Beach County | Expensive$1,818/mo | $407,300 | $1,512/mo | 5.6 | 36.0% |
| Broward County | Expensive$1,804/mo | $380,400 | $1,597/mo | 4.9 | 37.0% |
| St. Johns County | Expensive$1,775/mo | $457,600 | $1,715/mo | 4.0 | 34.0% |
| Collier County | Expensive$1,752/mo | $486,800 | $1,525/mo | 5.8 | 36.0% |
| Miami-Dade County | Expensive$1,731/mo | $425,400 | $1,668/mo | 4.5 | 37.0% |
| Sarasota County | Expensive$1,715/mo | $373,100 | $1,196/mo | 11.1 | 33.0% |
| Flagler County | Expensive$1,687/mo | $333,400 | $1,163/mo | 11.9 | 35.0% |
| Seminole County | Expensive$1,686/mo | $357,300 | $1,484/mo | 6.5 | 33.0% |
| Orange County | Expensive$1,675/mo | $358,300 | $1,547/mo | 6.0 | 34.0% |
| Walton County | Expensive$1,674/mo | $376,400 | $1,220/mo | 10.8 | 32.0% |
| Osceola County | Expensive$1,651/mo | $317,600 | $1,427/mo | 7.4 | 37.0% |
| Lee County | Expensive$1,597/mo | $326,300 | $1,229/mo | 11.1 | 34.0% |
| Manatee County | Expensive$1,549/mo | $359,800 | $1,244/mo | 11.0 | 34.0% |
| Hillsborough County | Expensive$1,543/mo | $333,300 | $1,458/mo | 7.8 | 32.0% |
| Pinellas County | Expensive$1,525/mo | $319,000 | $1,201/mo | 12.2 | 34.0% |
| Martin County | Moderate$1,499/mo | $386,500 | $1,200/mo | 12.5 | 34.0% |
| St. Lucie County | Moderate$1,489/mo | $305,800 | $1,236/mo | 11.7 | 34.0% |
| Okaloosa County | Moderate$1,475/mo | $324,800 | $1,404/mo | 9.0 | 31.0% |
| Lake County | Moderate$1,468/mo | $287,900 | $1,096/mo | 15.6 | 33.0% |
| Clay County | Moderate$1,464/mo | $281,500 | $1,259/mo | 11.5 | 29.0% |
| Brevard County | Moderate$1,456/mo | $304,400 | $1,144/mo | 14.2 | 32.0% |
| Santa Rosa County | Moderate$1,445/mo | $302,100 | $1,354/mo | 10.2 | 27.0% |
| Bay County | Moderate$1,424/mo | $276,900 | $1,155/mo | 14.3 | 32.0% |
| Duval County | Moderate$1,385/mo | $274,900 | $1,276/mo | 12.1 | 32.0% |
| Pasco County | Moderate$1,372/mo | $265,800 | $1,100/mo | 16.6 | 32.0% |
| Volusia County | Moderate$1,368/mo | $278,000 | $1,105/mo | 16.4 | 33.0% |
| Nassau County | Moderate$1,335/mo | $351,100 | $1,377/mo | 11.4 | 29.0% |
| Charlotte County | Moderate$1,289/mo | $291,000 | $1,014/mo | 21.1 | 35.0% |
| Indian River County | Moderate$1,284/mo | $314,700 | $1,095/mo | 18.3 | 34.0% |
| Polk County | Moderate$1,272/mo | $240,000 | $1,041/mo | 20.5 | 32.0% |
| Alachua County | Moderate$1,255/mo | $266,800 | $1,144/mo | 17.0 | 37.0% |
| Escambia County | Moderate$1,234/mo | $234,200 | $1,090/mo | 19.2 | 31.0% |
| Leon County | Moderate$1,230/mo | $279,800 | $1,221/mo | 15.8 | 34.0% |
| Sumter County | Moderate$1,225/mo | $356,000 | $837/mo | 32.0 | 36.0% |
| Hernando County | Moderate$1,209/mo | $240,700 | $943/mo | 25.7 | 32.0% |
| Marion County | Moderate$1,174/mo | $220,800 | $806/mo | 35.3 | 31.0% |
| Gulf County | Moderate$1,161/mo | $235,700 | $815/mo | 35.0 | 40.0% |
| Wakulla County | Moderate$1,155/mo | $216,300 | $1,047/mo | 22.6 | 29.0% |
| Citrus County | Moderate$1,069/mo | $223,200 | $710/mo | 45.1 | 33.0% |
| Franklin County | Moderate$1,044/mo | $254,300 | $737/mo | 44.4 | 30.0% |
| Baker County | Moderate$1,011/mo | $225,000 | $973/mo | 30.2 | 31.0% |
| Highlands County | Affordable$980/mo | $177,900 | $643/mo | 54.2 | 31.0% |
| Okeechobee County | Affordable$974/mo | $179,000 | $712/mo | 49.2 | 28.0% |
| Liberty County | Affordable$968/mo | $117,600 | $609/mo | 56.9 | 24.0% |
| Hendry County | Affordable$958/mo | $189,700 | $797/mo | 44.3 | 33.0% |
| Hardee County | Affordable$954/mo | $129,400 | $636/mo | 56.3 | 34.0% |
| Glades County | Affordable$927/mo | $114,800 | $531/mo | 64.5 | 42.0% |
| Columbia County | Affordable$915/mo | $186,400 | $697/mo | 54.3 | 29.0% |
| DeSoto County | Affordable$910/mo | $151,500 | $609/mo | 60.9 | 30.0% |
| Putnam County | Affordable$902/mo | $147,300 | $580/mo | 63.8 | 31.0% |
| Washington County | Affordable$884/mo | $156,000 | $559/mo | 66.5 | 32.0% |
| Lafayette County | Affordable$880/mo | $131,600 | $515/mo | 69.0 | 19.0% |
| Taylor County | Affordable$878/mo | $100,200 | $467/mo | 71.0 | 33.0% |
| Gilchrist County | Affordable$855/mo | $191,000 | $623/mo | 65.0 | 19.0% |
| Suwannee County | Affordable$849/mo | $160,900 | $557/mo | 70.4 | 19.0% |
| Jackson County | Affordable$846/mo | $113,900 | $558/mo | 70.7 | 32.0% |
| Union County | Affordable$846/mo | $160,400 | $569/mo | 69.9 | 24.0% |
| Bradford County | Affordable$838/mo | $180,300 | $696/mo | 61.6 | 34.0% |
| Levy County | Affordable$826/mo | $171,400 | $609/mo | 68.9 | 29.0% |
| Holmes County | Affordable$823/mo | $101,400 | $474/mo | 76.5 | 26.0% |
| Hamilton County | Affordable$819/mo | $110,400 | $447/mo | 77.8 | 30.0% |
| Madison County | Affordable$819/mo | $105,900 | $572/mo | 72.4 | 30.0% |
| Dixie County | Affordable$792/mo | $96,900 | $405/mo | 81.9 | 22.0% |
| Gadsden County | Affordable$792/mo | $154,700 | $719/mo | 65.8 | 31.0% |
| Jefferson County | Affordable$790/mo | $198,800 | $664/mo | 70.2 | 30.0% |
| Calhoun County | Affordable$680/mo | $134,000 | $494/mo | 92.0 | 33.0% |
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