salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,600 a year. That is $37 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 213 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lauderhill?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lauderhill
| Size | Lauderhill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,283 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,527 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,829 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,362 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,802 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lauderhill 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 Lauderhill, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lauderhill
Life in Lauderhill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lauderhill?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $21 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $272,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,290 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lauderhill, FL?
Renting in Lauderhill costs a median of about $1,915 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Lauderhill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,600 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lauderhill cheap or expensive?
Lauderhill is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.6% of the typical household income of $55,181. It ranks 213th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lauderhill?
The median homeowner in Lauderhill pays $2,342 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Lauderhill 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 Lauderhill?
The median home value in Lauderhill is $272,900, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
74,896 people live in Lauderhill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.