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Is Samoset, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,45817% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,056about $4,671/month · 36% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$196,80041% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,320 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 81 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Samoset
$1,458
Pensacola Station
$2,192
South Gate Ridge
$1,696
South Pasadena
$2,545
Combee Settlement
$1,189
Fort Meade
$1,752
Cortez
$1,993

How much do households earn in Samoset?

Under $25k
21.1%
$25k–50k
27.8%
$50k–100k
32.7%
$100k–150k
6.2%
$150k+
7.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Samoset

SizeSamosetU.S. average
1 bedroom$510$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,211$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,717$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Samoset

🏛️ Property tax$1,214a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Samoset

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree7.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Samoset?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $92 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,458
Owning
$1,366

Owning assumes a typical $196,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Samoset, FL?

Renting in Samoset costs a median of about $1,458 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,320 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Samoset cheap or expensive?

Samoset is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.2% of the typical household income of $56,056. It ranks 81st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Samoset?

The median homeowner in Samoset pays $1,214 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Samoset 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 Samoset?

The median home value in Samoset is $196,800, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,284 people live in Samoset. Numbers are typical (middle) values.