Cost of Living in Florida
We track 22 metro areas in Florida. The average of the 22 metros we track in Florida is 98.6 on the BEA's overall price index — 1.4% below the US average of 100. Wildwood, FL is the least expensive at 85.4, while Miami, FL is the most expensive at 114.2. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Florida
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | 102.3 | +2.3% |
| Crestview, FL | 97.0 | −3.0% |
| Deltona, FL | 99.4 | −0.6% |
| Gainesville, FL | 96.7 | −3.3% |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | 93.5 | −6.5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 99.5 | −0.5% |
| Lakeland, FL | 97.1 | −2.9% |
| Miami, FL | 114.2 | +14.2% |
| Naples, FL | 103.2 | +3.2% |
| North Port, FL | 102.4 | +2.4% |
| Ocala, FL | 95.2 | −4.8% |
| Orlando, FL | 101.4 | +1.4% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 100.0 | +0.0% |
| Panama City, FL | 97.3 | −2.7% |
| Pensacola, FL | 97.7 | −2.3% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 100.2 | +0.2% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 100.5 | +0.5% |
| Sebastian, FL | 98.3 | −1.7% |
| Sebring, FL | 92.5 | −7.5% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 93.9 | −6.1% |
| Tampa, FL | 100.9 | +0.9% |
| Wildwood, FL | 85.4 | −14.6% |