Least Expensive Places to Live in Florida
1. Brooksville, FL — A small county town between Orlando and Tampa known as Brooksville takes the cake for the least expensive place to live in Florida. While there may not be a lot going on in the city outside of farming, the cost of living makes up for it. The median value of an owner-occupied unit in the area is only $49,000 and the median gross rent is $806.
2. Palatka, FL — If you’re looking for a cheap place to live, you may want to check out Palatka. The median value of a home in the area is only $78,100. If you’re looking to rent, recent data shows a median gross rent of $693.
3. Live Oak, FL — You can expect to catch a lot of breaks when it comes to the cost of living in Live Oak. The median price of a home in the area is only $88,700. The monthly costs of homeownership are also quite low at $975, and the median gross rent in the area is $675, according to the most recent Census data.
4. North Fort Myers, FL — While many parts of Florida have high housing costs, North Fort Myers comes in 58% below the national average. The median home price in the city is $145,823 and the median cost of rent is only $458.60. Utility costs are also 12% below the national average.
5. Orange City, FL — This Florida city comes in 6% below the national average for overall cost of living. The biggest savings come via housing, which is 17% below the national average. The median home price in the city is $288,704 and the median rent is $904.38.