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Is Lealman, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 36 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,46516% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$48,865about $4,072/month · 44% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$196,40041% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,600 a year. That is $28 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 84 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lealman
$1,465
West Pensacola
$1,212
Tavares
$2,703
Bartow
$1,462
Punta Gorda
$1,894
Florida Ridge
$1,479
Fort Walton Beach
$1,564

How much do households earn in Lealman?

Under $25k
23.4%
$25k–50k
34.0%
$50k–100k
26.9%
$100k–150k
7.1%
$150k+
2.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lealman

SizeLealmanU.S. average
Studio$1,112$1,338
1 bedroom$918$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,443$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,774$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Lealman

🏛️ Property tax$1,379a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$150a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lealman

Commute to work25.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lealman?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $102 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,465
Owning
$1,363

Owning assumes a typical $196,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,640 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lealman, FL?

Renting in Lealman costs a median of about $1,465 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,600 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lealman cheap or expensive?

Lealman is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.0% of the typical household income of $48,865. It ranks 84th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lealman?

The median homeowner in Lealman pays $1,379 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Lealman 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 Lealman?

The median home value in Lealman is $196,400, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

20,567 people live in Lealman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.