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Cost of living in Flagler County, FL

Part of the Deltona Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,161/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 121,710 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,332 42%
Federal tax $495 16%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $352 11%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $197 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Flagler County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,323
per month
1 bedroom
$1,332
per month
2 bedroom
$1,693
per month
3 bedroom
$2,319
per month
4 bedroom
$2,709
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Flagler County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,923
per year
Individual earnings
$40,323
per year
Per capita
$43,100
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Flagler County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$333,400
Annual property tax
$2,628

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Flagler County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$176
per month · 16¢/kWh
Natural gas
$21
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Flagler County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Flagler County

State and local tax rates for Florida.

No state income tax
Florida does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Flagler County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.2 min
Drive alone
69.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
16.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Flagler County

What it costs to live in Flagler County each month.

Single person
$3,161
per month
  • Rent $1,332
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $352
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,654
per month
  • Rent $1,693
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $583
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,438
per month
  • Rent $2,319
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $885
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Flagler County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Flagler County?

In Flagler County, FL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,332 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,693 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,319 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Flagler County?

In Flagler County, FL, the average household income is $72,923 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,323 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Flagler County?

The estimated cost of living in Flagler County, FL is approximately $3,161 per month for a single person, $4,654 for a couple, $7,438 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Flagler County?

The combined sales tax rate in Flagler County, FL is 7.01%, which includes the Florida state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.01%.

Is Flagler County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Flagler County, FL would need approximately $3,161 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,923 per year ($6,077 per month). Flagler County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Flagler County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Flagler County, FL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Flagler County?

The average home value in Flagler County, FL is $333,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,628, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Flagler County compare to other areas?

You can compare Flagler County, FL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Flagler County is in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources