Orlando, 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 $1,650 per month, while the typical home is valued around $359,000. Households earn a median of $69,268 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 28. 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
$69,268
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,650
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$359,000
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
311,732
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
28.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Orlando?
Orlando has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 100.5. The US national average is 100, so Orlando is 0.5 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Orlando?
The median gross rent in Orlando is $1,650 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Orlando?
The median household income in Orlando is $69,268 per year.
What is the median home value in Orlando?
The median home value in Orlando is $359,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Orlando?
Orlando has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Orlando?
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