Kissimmee, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 101.6, which is 1.6 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,647 per month, while the typical home is valued around $304,400. Households earn a median of $53,758 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$53,758
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,647
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$304,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
101.6
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
101.6
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
121.2
Services
91.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $121,350 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $86,460 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $53,870 |
| ⚡Electrician | $54,440 |
| 📊Accountant | $88,150 |
| 🔧Plumber | $54,130 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $316,860 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $106,100 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $121,320 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $83,440 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $123,380 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $54,650 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $125,660 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
81,479
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
48
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,744
Per month
Avg Home Value
$288,800
Census ACS
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.7
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.3%
What is the cost of living index for Kissimmee?
Kissimmee has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 101.6. The US national average is 100, so Kissimmee is 1.6 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Kissimmee?
The median gross rent in Kissimmee is $1,647 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kissimmee?
The median household income in Kissimmee is $53,758 per year.
What is the median home value in Kissimmee?
The median home value in Kissimmee is $304,400 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?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
