Marco Island, FL Cost of Living


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Marco Island cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
9.6% higher
than the Florida average
Marco Island, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 9.6% lower than the average for Florida.

Marco Island, FL

Housing costs in Marco Island?
A typical home costs $911,400, which is 169.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 151.5% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marco Island costs $2,230 per month, which is 55.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.0% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Marco Island?
To live comfortably in Marco Island, Florida, a minimum annual income of $174,600 for a family, and $72,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marco Island?
The cost of living in Marco Island, FL is higher than the national average due to its location on the coastline. Housing costs are particularly high in Marco Island due to a limited number of properties available, and they are further inflated by the presence of more affluent residents from nearby cities. Food prices are also much higher than average due to the area’s tourism industry. On top of this, taxes can be quite costly because property taxes are among the highest in Florida. Despite higher-than-average costs for basic items, most people who live on Marco Island enjoy a good quality of life that comes with living near the beach in a beautiful location.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarco IslandFloridaUnited States
  113.0103.1100.0
  113.4102.8100
  106.7102.3100.0
  221.5101.1100.0
  $911,400$362,400$338,100
  98.0%101.3%100.0%
  81.4112.6100.0
  109.587.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Over 7 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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