Port St. Joe, FL Cost of Living


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Port St. Joe cost of living score
91.5
Less expensive
8.5% lower
than the US average
11.3% lower
than the Florida average
Port St. Joe, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.5% lower than the U.S. average and 11.3% lower than the average for Florida.

Port St. Joe, FL

Housing costs in Port St. Joe?
A typical home costs $271,500, which is 19.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.1% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port St. Joe costs $1,650 per month, which is 15.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Port St. Joe?
To live comfortably in Port St. Joe, Florida, a minimum annual income of $52,200 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port St. Joe?
The cost of living in Port St. Joe, FL is relatively low compared to other beach towns in the area. The median home price is around $305,000, which is significantly lower than similarly sized beach towns in the surrounding region. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for a coastal property without the steep price tag. Additionally, everyday expenses, such as groceries and utilities, are also generally quite affordable in this area. For these reasons, Port St. Joe is an ideal location for those seeking a more relaxed lifestyle with plenty of access to outdoor activities and amenities at an economical cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort St. JoeFloridaUnited States
  91.5103.1100.0
  102.2102.8100
  100.7102.3100.0
  96.1101.1100.0
  $271,500$362,400$338,100
  106.2%101.3%100.0%
  93.2112.6100.0
  78.187.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for seven years.  More

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We have owned here for 10 years and love it. The pace is slow but deliberate. The growth of the area stagnated when the economy stagnated but we have seen noticeable  More

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Housing in Port St. Joe is readily available, but not affordable. Ever since the paper mill closed several years ago the town has changed from a small close community  More

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