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Is Hudson, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 41 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8948% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,557about $4,630/month · 36% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$269,20019% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% 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. Commutes are long, about 34.7 minutes each way. Most homes (77.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,760 a year. That is $36 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 203 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hudson
$1,894
$1,984
$2,157

How much do households earn in Hudson?

Under $25k
24.0%
$25k–50k
25.9%
$50k–100k
32.2%
$100k–150k
9.2%
$150k+
4.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hudson

SizeHudsonU.S. average
Studio$995$1,338
1 bedroom$954$1,324
2 bedrooms$929$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,762$1,698

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

How expensive is Hudson 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 Hudson, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hudson

🏛️ Property tax$1,706a year · 0.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hudson

Commute to work34.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home77.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hudson?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $26 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,894
Owning
$1,868

Owning assumes a typical $269,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hudson, FL?

Renting in Hudson costs a median of about $1,894 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Hudson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,760 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hudson cheap or expensive?

Hudson is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.9% of the typical household income of $55,557. It ranks 203rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hudson?

The median homeowner in Hudson pays $1,706 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.

Is Hudson 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 Hudson?

The median home value in Hudson is $269,200, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.

11,254 people live in Hudson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.