Jay, FL Cost of Living


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Jay cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
3.2% lower
than the Florida average
Jay, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for Florida.

Jay, FL

Housing costs in Jay?
A typical home costs $220,600, which is 34.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.1% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jay costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Jay?
To live comfortably in Jay, Florida, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jay?
The cost of living in Jay, FL is generally lower than other parts of the United States. Housing prices are among the lowest in the nation, with an average home costing only around $125,000. In addition, groceries and other associated living costs such as transportation and utilities are also very affordable. Combined with its low unemployment rate and diverse job market, Jay is an ideal place to live for those who want to stretch their dollar further.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJayFloridaUnited States
  99.8103.1100.0
  95.9102.8100
  98.4102.3100.0
  61.9101.1100.0
  $220,600$362,400$338,100
  110.3%101.3%100.0%
  101.6112.6100.0
  105.387.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

This particular place is where I call home. I've never seen a sign at our borders that said anything about staying out if you're dark skinned. I've never seen anyone  More

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Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Jay and lived there up until I was 19. Living there was absolute hell for so many reasons. The population is very small and 98% white people. Most of the  More

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I've lived here for six years now, since I was fifteen. The only school is small: I graduated in a class of somewhere around 50, I believe. The most interesting thing  More

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