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Cost of Living in Palm Springs, FL

Population 27,356 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,669
Median home value$269,800
Median household income$61,739

The median rent in Palm Springs, FL is $1,669/month, about the same as the Florida median and 18% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $269,800, 19% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $61,739 a year, 17% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 32.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $66,760/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,364/mo

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Palm Springs vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Palm SpringsFloridaU.S.
Median rent$1,669$1,669$1,413
Median home value$269,800$359,000$332,700
Median household income$61,739$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate48.3%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher17.7%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate15.4%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.0%4.8%5.2%
Work from home6.6%15.7%15.1%
Median age37.242.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Palm Springs, FL?

The median gross rent in Palm Springs, FL is $1,669 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Palm Springs, FL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $66,760 a year in gross income.

Is Palm Springs, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 18% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.4 times the median household income.

Other cities in Florida

Jacksonville, FLRent $1,465 · Income $69,872Miami, FLRent $1,758 · Income $62,462Tampa, FLRent $1,701 · Income $75,475Orlando, FLRent $1,747 · Income $72,336St. Petersburg, FLRent $1,663 · Income $75,192Port St. Lucie, FLRent $1,937 · Income $80,648

Cities with a similar cost of living

Banning, CARent $1,650 · Income $61,764Perth Amboy, NJRent $1,688 · Income $61,977Bell Gardens, CARent $1,694 · Income $62,298Lawrence, MARent $1,662 · Income $60,433Sun City West, AZRent $1,672 · Income $63,685Lawrenceville, GARent $1,613 · Income $61,561

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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