Polk County, FL Cost of Living


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Polk cost of living score
91.6
Less expensive
8.4% lower
than the US average
11.2% lower
than the Florida average
Polk Flor County, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.4% lower than the U.S. average and 11.2% lower than the average for Florida.

Polk County, FL

Housing costs in Polk?
A typical home costs $312,500, which is 7.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.8% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Polk costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Polk?
To live comfortably in Polk Flor County, Florida, a minimum annual income of $59,760 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Polk?
The cost of living in Polk, FL County is relatively low compared to the US average. The county has an index of 91.6, which is 8.4 points lower than the national average of 100. This means that living costs in Polk are 8.4 percent lower than the US average, making it a great place for those looking for an affordable place to call home. Additionally, homes in Polk are also more affordable than average with a median house value of $312500 compared to the US average of $338100.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPolkFloridaUnited States
  91.6103.1100.0
  102.6102.8100
  100.9102.3100.0
  78.6101.1100.0
  $312,500$362,400$338,100
  102.7%101.3%100.0%
  93.5112.6100.0
  80.387.6100.0

   100=National Average

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