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Is New Port Richey East, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 40 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6576% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$50,302about $4,192/month · 42% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$220,70034% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,280 a year. That is $32 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 128 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

New Port Richey East
$1,657
Shady Hills
$1,045
Fairview Shores
$1,763
Lakeland Highlands
$1,853
Westview
$2,782
Miami Shores
$2,796
Laurel
$1,392

How much do households earn in New Port Richey East?

Under $25k
28.5%
$25k–50k
26.9%
$50k–100k
31.4%
$100k–150k
6.1%
$150k+
1.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 7.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in New Port Richey East

SizeNew Port Richey EastU.S. average
Studio$963$1,338
1 bedroom$1,101$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,343$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,190$1,698

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

How expensive is New Port Richey East 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 New Port Richey East, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in New Port Richey East

🏛️ Property tax$1,278a year · 0.58% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$148a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in New Port Richey East

Commute to work24.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Port Richey East?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $126 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,657
Owning
$1,531

Owning assumes a typical $220,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in New Port Richey East, FL?

Renting in New Port Richey East costs a median of about $1,657 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in New Port Richey East?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,280 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is New Port Richey East cheap or expensive?

New Port Richey East is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.5% of the typical household income of $50,302. It ranks 128th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in New Port Richey East?

The median homeowner in New Port Richey East pays $1,278 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.

Is New Port Richey East 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 New Port Richey East?

The median home value in New Port Richey East is $220,700, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

11,939 people live in New Port Richey East. Numbers are typical (middle) values.