Okeechobee, FL Cost of Living


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Okeechobee cost of living score
85
Less expensive
15.0% lower
than the US average
17.6% lower
than the Florida average
Okeechobee, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.0% lower than the U.S. average and 17.6% lower than the average for Florida.

Okeechobee, FL

Housing costs in Okeechobee?
A typical home costs $231,500, which is 31.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.1% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Okeechobee costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Okeechobee?
To live comfortably in Okeechobee, Florida, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Okeechobee?
Okeechobee, FL is known for being an affordable living option with a cost of living that is well below the national average. The median home value in Okeechobee is around $118,700, which is lower than the Florida average of $208,100. Additionally, groceries are about 8% lower than the national average and utilities are an impressive 10% lower than what you would find elsewhere. Although there can be higher costs associated with healthcare and transportation in Okeechobee compared to other cities of similar size, overall it remains a very cost-efficient place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOkeechobeeFloridaUnited States
  85.0103.1100.0
  102102.8100
  107.8102.3100.0
  64.2101.1100.0
  $231,500$362,400$338,100
  104.0%101.3%100.0%
  73.9112.6100.0
  76.787.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Okeechobee since 1985. It is a good place to raise kids due to lower crime rates, however, children-related activities are few and far between, unless  More

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Over 15 years ago

It was named for the Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words oka (water) and chobi (big). I grew up in Okeechobee County in the 70's, I still love  More

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Over 16 years ago

This town has such a crazy name. I cant even pronounce it and i live  More

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