salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,360 a year. That is $40 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 285 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Deerfield Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Deerfield Beach
| Size | Deerfield Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,292 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,565 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,949 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,418 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,747 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Deerfield Beach overall?
Everyday prices in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area are 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Deerfield Beach
Life in Deerfield Beach
What jobs pay in Deerfield Beach
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $160,320 | 15.6% |
| Pharmacist | $135,210 | 18.5% |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | 18.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $132,360 | 18.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | 19.0% |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | 23.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,650 | 24.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | 27.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | 29.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | 30.2% |
| Accountant | $80,920 | 30.9% |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | 31.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | 31.7% |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | 33.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,610 | 39.9% |
| Electrician | $58,630 | 42.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | 42.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,040 | 43.1% |
| Plumber | $57,760 | 43.3% |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | 48.5% |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | 48.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,930 | 55.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | 63.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,580 | 64.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | 65.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,920 | 67.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | 69.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,330 | 72.8% |
| Cashier | $30,250 | 82.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Deerfield Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $64 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $309,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Deerfield Beach, FL?
Renting in Deerfield Beach costs a median of about $2,084 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Deerfield Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,360 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Deerfield Beach cheap or expensive?
Deerfield Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.8% of the typical household income of $64,419. It ranks 285th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Deerfield Beach?
The median homeowner in Deerfield Beach pays $2,825 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Deerfield Beach more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 14% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Deerfield Beach?
The median home value in Deerfield Beach is $309,600, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
88,093 people live in Deerfield Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.