salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,520 a year. That is $37 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 225 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crestview?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crestview
| Size | Crestview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,067 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,113 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crestview overall?
Everyday prices in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin metro area are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Crestview
Life in Crestview
What jobs pay in Crestview
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $136,070 | 17.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $130,730 | 17.8% |
| Software Developer | $130,640 | 17.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,680 | 18.7% |
| Lawyer | $106,880 | 21.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $101,820 | 22.8% |
| Operations Manager | $100,070 | 23.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,410 | 23.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,030 | 26.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,260 | 28.6% |
| Accountant | $79,510 | 29.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,180 | 37.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,330 | 38.5% |
| Police Officer | $59,130 | 39.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,060 | 39.4% |
| Electrician | $57,200 | 40.7% |
| Firefighter | $56,620 | 41.1% |
| Plumber | $52,020 | 44.7% |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | 47.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $48,810 | 47.6% |
| Truck Driver | $47,940 | 48.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $39,580 | 58.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,240 | 59.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,880 | 61.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,370 | 62.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,970 | 62.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,600 | 63.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,920 | 68.6% |
| Cashier | $31,000 | 75.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crestview?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $10 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $277,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crestview, FL?
Renting in Crestview costs a median of about $1,938 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Crestview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,520 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crestview cheap or expensive?
Crestview is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.9% of the typical household income of $70,620. It ranks 225th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crestview?
The median homeowner in Crestview pays $1,882 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Crestview more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Crestview?
The median home value in Crestview is $277,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
28,773 people live in Crestview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.