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Is Lantana, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,33833% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,508about $6,292/month · 13% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$396,20019% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,520 a year. That is $45 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 357 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lantana
$2,338
South Miami
$1,947
Citrus Springs
$1,393
Olympia Heights
$2,235
Westview
$2,782
Lakeland Highlands
$1,853
Lake City
$1,822

How much do households earn in Lantana?

Under $25k
12.2%
$25k–50k
27.4%
$50k–100k
34.4%
$100k–150k
15.8%
$150k+
5.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lantana

SizeLantanaU.S. average
Studio$1,061$1,338
1 bedroom$1,976$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,688$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,223$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Lantana

🏛️ Property tax$2,447a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lantana

Commute to work22.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home52.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lantana?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $411 a month less.

Renting
$2,338
Owning
$2,749

Owning assumes a typical $396,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lantana, FL?

Renting in Lantana costs a median of about $2,338 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,520 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lantana cheap or expensive?

Lantana is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.2% of the typical household income of $75,508. It ranks 357th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lantana?

The median homeowner in Lantana pays $2,447 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Lantana 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 Lantana?

The median home value in Lantana is $396,200, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.

12,256 people live in Lantana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.