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Is Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8505% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,050about $5,338/month · 26% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$224,90032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,000 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 180 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
$1,850
$2,149
$2,163

How much do households earn in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?

Under $25k
13.2%
$25k–50k
29.7%
$50k–100k
37.6%
$100k–150k
10.8%
$150k+
1.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace

SizeBellair-Meadowbrook TerraceU.S. average
Studio$1,045$1,338
1 bedroom$1,371$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,560$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,845$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,025$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace

🏛️ Property tax$1,219a year · 0.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home44.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $290 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,850
Owning
$1,560

Owning assumes a typical $224,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,490 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL?

Renting in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace costs a median of about $1,850 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,000 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace cheap or expensive?

Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.7% of the typical household income of $64,050. It ranks 180th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?

The median homeowner in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace pays $1,219 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.

Is Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?

The median home value in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is $224,900, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

14,755 people live in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace. Numbers are typical (middle) values.