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Cost of living in Wakulla County, FL

Part of the Tallahassee Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,958/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 34,608 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,017 34%
Federal tax $537 18%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $352 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $197 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Wakulla County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$916
per month
1 bedroom
$1,017
per month
2 bedroom
$1,130
per month
3 bedroom
$1,491
per month
4 bedroom
$1,581
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wakulla County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$74,183
per year
Individual earnings
$42,872
per year
Per capita
$32,920
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wakulla County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$216,300
Annual property tax
$1,408

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.6%

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 Wakulla 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 Wakulla County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.0 min
Drive alone
82.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wakulla County

What it costs to live in Wakulla County each month.

Single person
$2,958
per month
  • Rent $1,017
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $352
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $537
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,182
per month
  • Rent $1,130
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $583
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $884
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,701
per month
  • Rent $1,491
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $885
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $884
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Wakulla County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wakulla County?

In Wakulla County, FL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,017 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,130 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,491 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wakulla County?

In Wakulla County, FL, the average household income is $74,183 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,872 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wakulla County?

The estimated cost of living in Wakulla County, FL is approximately $2,958 per month for a single person, $4,182 for a couple, $6,701 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wakulla County?

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

Is Wakulla County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wakulla County, FL would need approximately $2,958 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,183 per year ($6,182 per month). Wakulla County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Wakulla County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wakulla County, FL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wakulla County?

The average home value in Wakulla County, FL is $216,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,408, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wakulla County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wakulla County, FL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wakulla County is in the Tallahassee, 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