Cost of living in Orlando, Florida
Orange County, FL
Part of the Orlando Metro Area
Population 1,440,471 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Orlando
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Orlando
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Orlando
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Orlando
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Orlando
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Orlando
State and local tax rates for Florida.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Orlando
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Orlando
What it costs to live in Orlando each month.
- Rent $1,727
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $352
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $496
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,958
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $583
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $930
- State tax $0
- Rent $2,486
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $885
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $930
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Orlando
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Orlando?
In Orlando, Florida, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,727 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,958 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,486 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Orlando?
In Orlando, Florida, the average household income is $77,011 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,370 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Orlando?
The estimated cost of living in Orlando, Florida is approximately $3,557 per month for a single person, $4,986 for a couple, $7,672 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Orlando?
The combined sales tax rate in Orlando, Florida is 7.01%, which includes the Florida state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.01%.
Is Orlando an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Orlando, Florida would need approximately $3,557 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,011 per year ($6,418 per month). Orlando has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Orlando?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Orlando, Florida is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Orlando?
The average home value in Orlando, Florida is $358,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,795, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Orlando compare to other areas?
You can compare Orlando, Florida with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Orlando is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, 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