Cost of Living in Florida
Cost of Living in Florida | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 0% |
Utilities (Monthly) | 9% higher |
Food | 6% higher |
Healthcare | 2% lower |
Transportation | 1% higher |
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
The cost of living in Florida is 1% higher than the national average. Housing is 0% than the national average, while utilities are 9% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 2% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 2% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 2% lower in Florida compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 2% lower.
The Cost of Living in Florida Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | 18% higher | 19% higher |
Miami, FL | 15% higher | 16% higher |
Gainesville, FL | 10% higher | 11% higher |
Cape Coral, FL | 2% higher | 3% higher |
Sarasota, FL | 0% | 1% higher |
Ocala, FL | 2% lower | 1% lower |
Sebastian, FL | 4% lower | 3% lower |
Tallahassee, FL | 4% lower | 3% lower |
Orlando, FL | 4% lower | 3% lower |
Tampa, FL | 5% lower | 4% lower |
Pensacola, FL | 5% lower | 4% lower |
Palm Coast, FL | 7% lower | 6% lower |
Daytona Beach, FL | 8% lower | 7% lower |
Jacksonville, FL | 8% lower | 7% lower |