salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way. Most homes (75.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,600 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 71 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cypress Gardens?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cypress Gardens
| Size | Cypress Gardens | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,228 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,215 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,857 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cypress Gardens 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 Cypress Gardens, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cypress Gardens
Life in Cypress Gardens
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cypress Gardens?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $552 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $287,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cypress Gardens, FL?
Renting in Cypress Gardens costs a median of about $1,440 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Cypress Gardens?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,600 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cypress Gardens cheap or expensive?
Cypress Gardens is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $81,408. It ranks 71st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cypress Gardens?
The median homeowner in Cypress Gardens pays $1,860 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Cypress Gardens 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 Cypress Gardens?
The median home value in Cypress Gardens is $287,100, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
10,077 people live in Cypress Gardens. Numbers are typical (middle) values.