salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,760 a year. That is $50 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 411 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kendall West?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kendall West
| Size | Kendall West | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,118 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,531 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,906 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,334 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,627 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kendall West 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 Kendall West, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kendall West
Life in Kendall West
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kendall West?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $247 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $409,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kendall West, FL?
Renting in Kendall West costs a median of about $2,594 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Kendall West?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,760 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kendall West cheap or expensive?
Kendall West is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.5% of the typical household income of $75,014. It ranks 411th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kendall West?
The median homeowner in Kendall West pays $3,284 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Kendall West 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 Kendall West?
The median home value in Kendall West is $409,500, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
35,912 people live in Kendall West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.