salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most homes (79.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,880 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 290 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Highland City?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Highland City
| Size | Highland City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,394 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,440 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,283 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Highland City 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 Highland City, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Highland City
Life in Highland City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highland City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $311 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $347,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Highland City, FL?
Renting in Highland City costs a median of about $2,097 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Highland City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,880 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland City cheap or expensive?
Highland City is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $98,086. It ranks 290th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Highland City?
The median homeowner in Highland City pays $2,485 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Highland City 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 Highland City?
The median home value in Highland City is $347,100, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
13,276 people live in Highland City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.