Orlando, 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 $1,747 per month, while the typical home is valued around $394,100. Households earn a median of $72,336 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 54. 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.
$72,336
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,747
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$394,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
101.6
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,650
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,731
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,972
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,476
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category 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
319,758
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Census ACS
54.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
21
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,582
Per month
Avg Home Value
$347,229
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 32789 | — | $1,623 | $625,700 |
| ZIP 32801 | — | $1,629 | $394,500 |
| ZIP 32803 | — | $1,719 | $379,700 |
| ZIP 32804 | — | $1,586 | $484,200 |
| ZIP 32805 | — | $969 | $220,000 |
| ZIP 32806 | — | $1,412 | $394,100 |
| ZIP 32807 | — | $1,376 | $221,800 |
| ZIP 32808 | — | $1,311 | $193,300 |
| ZIP 32809 | — | $1,216 | $243,300 |
| ZIP 32810 | — | $1,460 | $240,700 |
Showing top 10 of 21 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
8
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.1%
Orlando has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 101.6. The US national average is 100, so Orlando is 1.6 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Orlando is $1,747 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Orlando is $72,336 per year.
The median home value in Orlando is $394,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Orlando has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
