salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way. Most homes (80%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $118,280 a year. That is $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 455 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bloomingdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bloomingdale
| Size | Bloomingdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,175 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,751 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,384 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,612 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bloomingdale
Life in Bloomingdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bloomingdale?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $80 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $414,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bloomingdale, FL?
Renting in Bloomingdale costs a median of about $2,957 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Bloomingdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $118,280 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bloomingdale cheap or expensive?
Bloomingdale is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.5% of the typical household income of $112,754. It ranks 455th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bloomingdale?
The median homeowner in Bloomingdale pays $3,315 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale?
The median home value in Bloomingdale is $414,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
23,827 people live in Bloomingdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.