Margate, FL Cost of Living


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Margate cost of living score
110.5
More expensive
10.5% higher
than the US average
7.2% higher
than the Florida average
Margate, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.5% higher than the U.S. average and 7.2% lower than the average for Florida.

Margate, FL

Housing costs in Margate?
A typical home costs $300,200, which is 11.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.2% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Margate costs $1,890 per month, which is 32.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.5% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Margate?
To live comfortably in Margate, Florida, a minimum annual income of $57,600 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Margate?
The cost of living in Margate, FL is 103.3, which is higher than the US average cost of living of 100. The median house value in Margate is $300200, significantly lower than the US average house value of $338100. This indicates that while the cost of living in Margate is higher than the national average, the housing prices are much more affordable. This makes Margate a great city for those looking for an affordable place to live in Florida.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMargateFloridaUnited States
  110.5103.1100.0
  104102.8100
  99.2102.3100.0
  85.2101.1100.0
  $300,200$362,400$338,100
  97.1%101.3%100.0%
  133.8112.6100.0
  107.587.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Butterfly World, is minutes away from Margate and the largest selection of butterflies, it is a must see. The Festival Flea Market is one of the best flea markets I've  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have lived here in Margate, FL for the past 7 years and I must say it has been very nice. The people here are nice and as far as the crime rate goes I must say I have  More

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Over 14 years ago

The crime statistics you see listed for Margate Florida are misleading, I have lived in Margate for years, I like many of Margate residents have had my home broken into  More

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