salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,520 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 263 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kissimmee?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kissimmee
| Size | Kissimmee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,298 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,383 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,604 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,090 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,094 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kissimmee overall?
Everyday prices in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Kissimmee
Life in Kissimmee
What jobs pay in Kissimmee
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $136,970 | 17.6% |
| Pharmacist | $135,010 | 17.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,640 | 18.5% |
| Software Developer | $129,620 | 18.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $127,200 | 19.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,780 | 24.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,740 | 24.0% |
| Operations Manager | $100,440 | 24.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,560 | 26.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | 28.9% |
| Accountant | $78,630 | 30.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | 33.2% |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | 38.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | 39.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | 40.1% |
| Plumber | $55,380 | 43.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | 46.9% |
| Electrician | $50,820 | 47.5% |
| Truck Driver | $50,250 | 48.1% |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | 48.6% |
| Firefighter | $45,520 | 53.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,800 | 55.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,530 | 59.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,630 | 62.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,970 | 63.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,690 | 64.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | 68.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,290 | 74.8% |
| Cashier | $31,330 | 77.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kissimmee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $99 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $304,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kissimmee, FL?
Renting in Kissimmee costs a median of about $2,013 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Kissimmee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,520 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kissimmee cheap or expensive?
Kissimmee is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.7% of the typical household income of $57,978. It ranks 263rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kissimmee?
The median homeowner in Kissimmee pays $1,935 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Kissimmee more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kissimmee?
The median home value in Kissimmee is $304,400, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
81,479 people live in Kissimmee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.