Lake Placid, FL Cost of Living


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Lake Placid cost of living score
83
Less expensive
17.0% lower
than the US average
19.5% lower
than the Florida average
Lake Placid, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.0% lower than the U.S. average and 19.5% lower than the average for Florida.

Lake Placid, FL

Housing costs in Lake Placid?
A typical home costs $248,500, which is 26.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.4% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake Placid costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 60.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Lake Placid?
To live comfortably in Lake Placid, Florida, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake Placid?
The cost of living in Lake Placid, FL is slightly lower than the US average. Housing costs are especially low, making this a great place to live for those on a budget. Groceries and health care costs are also relatively low, so even those with fixed incomes can enjoy a good quality of life here. Utility costs tend to be a bit higher due to the abundance of natural resources like lakes and rivers nearby. However, overall, Lake Placid is an affordable place to live that still offers many amenities and plenty of outdoor activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLake PlacidFloridaUnited States
  83.0103.1100.0
  102.6102.8100
  106.3102.3100.0
  65.9101.1100.0
  $248,500$362,400$338,100
  109.7%101.3%100.0%
  76.1112.6100.0
  78.387.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Lake Placid
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So, I bought a house in Lake Placid about 7 months ago and so far I love it. Real Estate is very reasonable and plenty of properties to pick from. Seems like prices  More

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Your site states it is not a good time to buy a home in Lake Placid because home prices are down. Wouldn't that be the perfect time to  More

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Over 9 years ago

South Florida definitely has the best weather but that comes with a price. I'm retiring to the wide open spaces of Lake Placid. Cost of living is lower and home prices,  More

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