Stuart, FL Cost of Living


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Stuart cost of living score
106
More expensive
6.0% higher
than the US average
2.8% higher
than the Florida average
Stuart, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.0% higher than the U.S. average and 2.8% lower than the average for Florida.

Stuart, FL

Housing costs in Stuart?
A typical home costs $363,600, which is 7.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.3% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stuart costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Stuart?
To live comfortably in Stuart, Florida, a minimum annual income of $69,840 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stuart?
The cost of living in Stuart, FL is generally lower than the national average. The overall cost of housing in the area is much lower than the average, with a median home price of $176,100. Rent prices are also relatively low compared to other places, with an average rent of around $1,200 for a two bedroom apartment. Despite being somewhat rural, Stuart still has plenty to offer - from great restaurants to exciting local attractions. The local economy is strong and offers plenty of opportunity for those looking to move or visit this coastal city. Overall, Stuart is an affordable and desirable destination for many looking to live in Florida's sunshine state.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStuartFloridaUnited States
  106.0103.1100.0
  104.4102.8100
  103.6102.3100.0
  101.4101.1100.0
  $363,600$362,400$338,100
  94.9%101.3%100.0%
  90.0112.6100.0
  108.187.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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After many years of globe trodding, I came upon Stuart out of sheer luck. I was offered a job at one of the local public schools, and I spent three wonderful years  More

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.... our horrendous experience owning a home in this area is not based on a "small" or "isolated" incident. Our family has been involved with SE Florida since the mid  More

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Think twice before you buy a vacation or winter home in this area of Florida, really, think twice. The realtors are astonishingly lawless, predatory, and truly  More

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