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Is Citrus Springs, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,39321% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,350about $6,113/month · 16% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$240,00028% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (86.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,720 a year. That is $27 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 64 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Citrus Springs
$1,393
Lantana
$2,338
South Miami
$1,947
Westview
$2,782
Lakeland Highlands
$1,853
Olympia Heights
$2,235
Shady Hills
$1,045

How much do households earn in Citrus Springs?

Under $25k
19.7%
$25k–50k
23.3%
$50k–100k
33.8%
$100k–150k
15.1%
$150k+
4.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Citrus Springs

SizeCitrus SpringsU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,339$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,439$1,698

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

How expensive is Citrus Springs 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 Citrus Springs, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Citrus Springs

🏛️ Property tax$1,327a year · 0.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$168a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Citrus Springs

Commute to work29.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home86.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Citrus Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $272 a month less.

Renting
$1,393
Owning
$1,665

Owning assumes a typical $240,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Citrus Springs, FL?

Renting in Citrus Springs costs a median of about $1,393 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Citrus Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,720 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Citrus Springs cheap or expensive?

Citrus Springs is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $73,350. It ranks 64th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Citrus Springs?

The median homeowner in Citrus Springs pays $1,327 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.

Is Citrus Springs 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 Citrus Springs?

The median home value in Citrus Springs is $240,000, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

12,215 people live in Citrus Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.