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Is Brandon, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99414% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,940about $7,162/month · 1% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$339,0002% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,760 a year. That is $38 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 255 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brandon
$1,994
Lakeland
$1,676
Spring Hill
$1,838
West Palm Beach
$2,188
Clearwater
$2,168
Pompano Beach
$2,337
Riverview
$2,388

How much do households earn in Brandon?

Under $25k
9.9%
$25k–50k
20.2%
$50k–100k
38.8%
$100k–150k
16.8%
$150k+
9.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brandon

SizeBrandonU.S. average
Studio$1,746$1,338
1 bedroom$1,652$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,848$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,150$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,593$2,098

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

How expensive is Brandon 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 Brandon, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brandon

🏛️ Property tax$2,397a year · 0.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$160a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brandon

Commute to work28.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brandon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $358 a month less.

Renting
$1,994
Owning
$2,352

Owning assumes a typical $339,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,900 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brandon, FL?

Renting in Brandon costs a median of about $1,994 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Brandon?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,760 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brandon cheap or expensive?

Brandon is rated OK: rent takes 27.8% of the typical household income of $85,940. It ranks 255th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brandon?

The median homeowner in Brandon pays $2,397 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.

Is Brandon 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 Brandon?

The median home value in Brandon is $339,000, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

119,767 people live in Brandon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.