Kissimmee, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 100.5, which is 0.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,553 per month, while the typical home is valued around $273,900. Households earn a median of $51,277 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$51,277
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,553
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$273,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
100.5
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,650
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,731
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,972
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,476
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
100.5
Goods
95.0
Rents / Housing
118.5
Services
90.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $116,600 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $84,460 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $54,350 |
| ⚡Electrician | $52,160 |
| 📊Accountant | $81,930 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
79,504
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Kissimmee?
Kissimmee has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 100.5. The US national average is 100, so Kissimmee is 0.5 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Kissimmee?
The median gross rent in Kissimmee is $1,553 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kissimmee?
The median household income in Kissimmee is $51,277 per year.
What is the median home value in Kissimmee?
The median home value in Kissimmee is $273,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kissimmee?
Air quality data for Kissimmee is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kissimmee?
Florida has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology