How Much Does It Cost to Live in Florida? - 2022

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Florida?

What is the average cost of living in Florida? 

 

The average cost of living in Florida is $2,919.38 per month

Florida is the home of Disneyland World, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Moving to Florida would mean enjoying an average of 237 sunny days every year, compared with the U.S. average of 205 and zero inches of snow per year, whereas the nationwide average is 28 inches.

Despite being one of the most popular vacations and retirement destinations in the U.S., Florida is an affordable state to live in. According to the Cost of Living Index, the average cost of living in Florida is not even 1% higher than the national average. According to Numbeo.com, the rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Florida is $1,746.00.

In this article, we have covered everything you need to know before moving to the boating and fishing capital of the world. So let us take a look!

(*Sofi)

Cost of living in Florida- 2022

Housing cost in Florida

No matter where you live, one of your most significant ongoing expenses will be paying for housing. Florida residents enjoy the 32nd-lowest cost of living in the United States. Florida has around 10 million housing units, according to the 2019 census. 

Below is the list of the rental costs of some famous cities in Florida:

CITY

STUDIO

1 BEDROOM

2 BEDROOM

3 BEDROOM

4 BEDROOM

ORLANDO

$1,828

$1,706

$1,871

$2,338

$2,596

TAMPA

$2,064

$1,764

$2,012

$2,455

$2,954

FORT LAUDERDALE

$1,940

$2,033

$2,761

$3,983

$5,671

JACKSONVILLE

$1,173

$1,298

$1,493

$1,848

$2,131

LAKELAND

$995

$1,100

$1,333

$2,029

$2,374

Below is the list of the housing costs to buy an apartment in some famous cities in Florida:

APARTMENT

PRICE PER SQUARE METER

Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Center

$343.26

Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Center

$169.73

 

CITY

MEDIAN COST 

ORLANDO

$321,666

TAMPA

$310,378

FORT LAUDERDALE

$375,082

JACKSONVILLE

$301,415

LAKELAND

$253,711

Housing prices vary throughout the state greatly depending on the location. 

(*Numbeo, Sofi & Zumper)

What is the average rent cost for a 1-bedroom apartment in Florida?

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city is $1,746.00 per month.

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Utility cost in Florida: Internet, electricity & water

Whether you own a house or pay the rent, you must cover the utility cost. Florida’s utility costs are pretty much the same as the national average. Keep in mind, since it gets hot in Florida, one needs to have enough budget for the air conditioners.  

The average basic utility package that includes heating, electricity, water, and garbage in some famous cities of Florida is as follows:

UTILITIES

COST PER MONTH IN DIFFERENT CITIES IN FLORIDA

 

ORLANDO

TAMPA

FORT LAUDERDALE

JACKSONVILLE

LAKELAND

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment

$179.03

$156.46

$132.33

$145.36

$158.05

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$72.50

$63.87

$67.42

$69.55

$61.14


(*Sofi, Numbeo, ISP.com & Apartmentlist.com)

What is the average cost of utilities in Florida?

 

The average cost of utilities (Internet, electricity & water) in Florida is $235.87 per month. 

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Grocery cost in Florida

Food is another everyday expense that significantly impacts the overall cost of living in an area. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the cost of food varies from state to state.  

GROCERY

COST PER MONTH IN DIFFERENT CITIES OF FLORIDA

 

ORLANDO

TAMPA

FORT LAUDERDALE

JACKSONVILLE

LAKELAND

Milk (regular), (1 gallon)

$3.93

$4.08

$4.19

$3.96

$3.75

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)

$2.66

$3.20

$2.89

$3.07

$2.49

Rice (white), (1 lb)

$1.92

$1.80

$2.03

$1.42

$2.04

Eggs (regular) (12)

$3.20

$3.31

$2.57

$3.41

$2.24

Local Cheese (1 lb) 

$4.74

$6.18

$4.99

$5.57

$6.43

Chicken Filets (1 lb)

$4.65

$4.55

$5.25

$5.90

$8.99

Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$6.09

$6.27

$8.37

$6.51

$6.43

Apples (1 lb)

$2.28

$2.02

$1.88

$2.31

$1.49

Banana (1 lb)

$0.64

$0.74

$0.76

$0.70

$0.57

Oranges (1 lb)

$1.70

$1.72

$2.06

$2.42

$3.53

Tomato (1 lb)

$1.55

$1.98

$2.18

$2.14

$2.29

Potato (1 lb)

$1.23

$1.30

$1.37

$1.92

$2.56

Onion (1 lb)

$1.15

$1.19

$1.34

$1.66

$2.12

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.99

$2.19

$1.97

$2.21

$2.48

Water (1.5-liter bottle)

$1.62

$2.38

$2.00

$2.01

$2.00

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.00

$10.00

$11.00

$9.75

$10.00

Domestic Beer (0.5-liter bottle)

$1.89

$2.17

$3.85

$2.33

$2.84

Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)

$2.54

$4.22

$3.68

$3.36

$4.50

However, the food costs may vary depending on your area.

(*Sofi  & Numbeo)

What is the average cost of groceries for 1 person in Florida?

 

The average cost of groceries for 1 person in Florida is $308.00 per month.

Public transport in Florida

Public transportation in Florida is not well organized, as a result, most people drive in Florida. According to GasBuddy, Florida’s gas prices average $4.64 per gallon. 

Below is the list of public transport cost comparisons between some famous cities in Florida:

TRANSPORTATION

COST PER MONTH IN DIFFERENT CITIES IN FLORIDA

 

ORLANDO

TAMPA

FORT LAUDERDALE

JACKSONVILLE

LAKELAND

MetroCards costs (single ride)

$2.00

$2.00

$2.00

$1.75

$1.50

MetroCards Cost (Per Month)

$50.00

$70.00

$59.50

$60.00

$48.50

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.88

$3.00

$5.00

$3.50

$4.60

Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)

$2.99

$4.00

$2.40

$1.95

$1.00

Gasoline (1 Gallon)

$4.64

$4.59

$4.72

$4.65

$4.72

(*Numbeo & Transportation.gov)

What is the Florida Metro monthly pass price?

 

The Florida Metro monthly pass price is $58.00 in 2022.

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Entertainment costs in Florida

People across the country visit the famous Walt Disney World. However, Florida is also renowned for its beautiful beaches. Florida offers plenty of activities for active retirees, as well.

ENTERTAINMENT

COSTS IN DIFFERENT CITIES IN FLORIDA

 

ORLANDO

TAMPA

FORT LAUDERDALE

JACKSONVILLE

LAKELAND

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$20.00

$23.00

$20.00

$20.00

$15.00

Taxi 1-hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$35.00

$42.75

$24.00

$17.50

$48.00

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

$13.00

$14.00

$12.00

$14.00

$11.00

(*Sofi & Numbeo

What is the average cost of entertainment in Florida?

 

The average cost of entertainment in Florida is $63 per month. 

Healthcare costs in Florida

Healthcare is an essential expense. Therefore, we always include healthcare costs in our budget when moving to any place. Health insurance costs in Florida will vary greatly depending on your health, medication costs, whether you rely on employer-provided or personal health insurance, and the number of individuals in your household.

The healthcare costs in Florida are as follows:

HEALTHCARE

COST

Employer-Sponsored Healthcare for one person per month

$503

Employer-Sponsored Healthcare for a family of four per month

$1,307

Non-Employer-Sponsored Healthcare for one person

$467

Non-Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Couple with at least one child

$1,152

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$40.51

(*eHealth, Numbeo & Valuepenguin)

What is the average cost of a gym membership in Florida?

 

The average cost of a gym membership in Florida is $40.51 per month. 

Sales tax in Florida

No matter what state we live in, we all follow the same format regarding income taxes. For example, Florida is a low-tax state. There is no state income tax in Florida, and the average effective property tax rate in Florida is 1.02%, which is less than the national average.

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Conclusion

Moving to Florida is not so challenging because the cost of living in Florida is affordable. And, if rightly budgeted, you can live in Florida in no time. But, first, calculate the average cost of living in Florida, as mentioned in the table below:

Average monthly cost of living in Florida

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Category

Description

Cost

Housing

Average rent price for a 1 bedroom apartment + Employer-Sponsored Healthcare for one person + Average utilities cost

$1,706 + $503 + $170.87

Transportation

Metro Pass (1 month)

$58.00

Food

Average grocery cost per person per month

$308.00

Internet

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$65.00

Entertainment (for 1 time only)

Meal Inexpensive restaurant + Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat + Taxi 1-hour Waiting

$20.00 + $35.00 + $13.00

Health and Fitness

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$40.51

Total

Sum

$2,919.38

Note: The cost mentioned above may vary; for instance, if you are living with someone, your cost will be considerably low. Also, if you have a family, you will need to add the cost of each family member. Finally, the price may also vary depending upon the area you select to live in.

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