Pensacola, FL Cost of Living


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Pensacola cost of living score
89
Less expensive
11.0% lower
than the US average
13.7% lower
than the Florida average
Pensacola, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.0% lower than the U.S. average and 13.7% lower than the average for Florida.

Pensacola, FL

Housing costs in Pensacola?
A typical home costs $240,000, which is 29.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.8% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pensacola costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 39.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Pensacola?
To live comfortably in Pensacola, Florida, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pensacola?
Pensacola, FL has an overall low cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Florida while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPensacolaFloridaUnited States
  89.0103.1100.0
  96.6102.8100
  98.1102.3100.0
  63.0101.1100.0
  $240,000$362,400$338,100
  105.3%101.3%100.0%
  89.8112.6100.0
  97.087.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in Pcola and moved away after hurricane Ivan over a decade ago. I have recently moved back and was shocked to see the rate of decline it has endured over the  More

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I've lived here for almost 30 years and love it! Good size town but not a big city still plenty to do in downtown's really come alive in the last 10 years. Plus we have  More

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I came here to visit and never left! The American Planning Association named downtown Pensacola "Florida's Greatest Place" after a popular vote and Palafox Street was  More

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