salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way. Most homes (80.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,400 a year. That is $28 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 82 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bithlo?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bithlo
| Size | Bithlo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,392 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $803 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,807 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bithlo overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bithlo, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bithlo
Life in Bithlo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bithlo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,159 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $377,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bithlo, FL?
Renting in Bithlo costs a median of about $1,460 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Bithlo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,400 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bithlo cheap or expensive?
Bithlo is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $99,698. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bithlo?
The median homeowner in Bithlo pays $3,041 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Bithlo 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 Bithlo?
The median home value in Bithlo is $377,500, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
10,486 people live in Bithlo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.