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Is Golden Gate, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,01215% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,850about $6,154/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$409,70023% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,480 a year. That is $39 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 262 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Golden Gate
$2,012
East Lake-Orient Park
$1,801
Rockledge
$2,633
Citrus Park
$1,531
West Melbourne
$2,148
Crestview
$1,938
Fleming Island
$1,870

How much do households earn in Golden Gate?

Under $25k
13.3%
$25k–50k
28.0%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
13.9%
$150k+
7.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Golden Gate

SizeGolden GateU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,684$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,734$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,988$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,304$2,098

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

How expensive is Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Golden Gate

🏛️ Property tax$1,767a year · 0.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$186a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Golden Gate

Commute to work22.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Golden Gate?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $831 a month less.

Renting
$2,012
Owning
$2,843

Owning assumes a typical $409,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,970 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Golden Gate, FL?

Renting in Golden Gate costs a median of about $2,012 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Golden Gate?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,480 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Golden Gate cheap or expensive?

Golden Gate is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.7% of the typical household income of $73,850. It ranks 262nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Golden Gate?

The median homeowner in Golden Gate pays $1,767 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.

Is Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate?

The median home value in Golden Gate is $409,700, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.

29,234 people live in Golden Gate. Numbers are typical (middle) values.