salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,680 a year. That is $34 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 149 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Green Cove Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Green Cove Springs
| Size | Green Cove Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,039 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,747 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $923 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Green Cove Springs
Life in Green Cove Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Green Cove Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $807 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $371,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Green Cove Springs, FL?
Renting in Green Cove Springs costs a median of about $1,767 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Green Cove Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,680 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Green Cove Springs cheap or expensive?
Green Cove Springs is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $81,041. It ranks 149th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Green Cove Springs?
The median homeowner in Green Cove Springs pays $2,698 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Green Cove 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 Green Cove Springs?
The median home value in Green Cove Springs is $371,000, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
10,044 people live in Green Cove Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.