Cost of Living in Perry, FL: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,08438% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$44,108about $3,676/month · 49% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$150,50055% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,360 a year. That is $21 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 20 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Perry

$1,084

$2,161

$1,977

$1,509

$903

$960

$2,441

How much do households earn in Perry?

Under $25k

24.5%

$25k–50k

34.2%

$50k–100k

23.2%

$100k–150k

9.7%

$150k+

1.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Perry

Size	Perry	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$997	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$699	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,110	$1,698

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

How expensive is Perry overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing

122

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

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 Perry, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Perry

🏛️ Property tax$755a year · 0.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$195a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Perry

Commute to work16.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree17.3%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home59.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line18.9%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment6.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Perry?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $40 of each other each month.

Renting

$1,084

Owning

$1,044

Owning assumes a typical $150,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Perry, FL?

Renting in Perry costs a median of about $1,084 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,360 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Perry cheap or expensive?

Perry is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $44,108. It ranks 20th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Perry?

The median homeowner in Perry pays $755 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.

Is Perry 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 Perry?

The median home value in Perry is $150,500, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,068 people live in Perry. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Perry, FL expensive to live in?