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Is San Carlos Park, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 30 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,30932% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,699about $7,725/month · 6% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$325,0002% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 80% 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 $92,360 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 343 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

San Carlos Park
$2,309
Ojus
$2,132
Country Walk
$2,635
Panama City Beach
$1,962
Bradfordville
$2,118
Glenvar Heights
$2,702
Seminole
$2,418

How much do households earn in San Carlos Park?

Under $25k
9.5%
$25k–50k
18.1%
$50k–100k
42.3%
$100k–150k
19.2%
$150k+
6.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in San Carlos Park

SizeSan Carlos ParkU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,262$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,664$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,975$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,612$2,098

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

How expensive is San Carlos Park 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 San Carlos Park, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in San Carlos Park

🏛️ Property tax$1,770a year · 0.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$173a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in San Carlos Park

Commute to work27.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Carlos Park?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $54 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,309
Owning
$2,255

Owning assumes a typical $325,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,500 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in San Carlos Park, FL?

Renting in San Carlos Park costs a median of about $2,309 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in San Carlos Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,360 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is San Carlos Park cheap or expensive?

San Carlos Park is rated OK: rent takes 29.9% of the typical household income of $92,699. It ranks 343rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in San Carlos Park?

The median homeowner in San Carlos Park pays $1,770 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.

Is San Carlos Park 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 San Carlos Park?

The median home value in San Carlos Park is $325,000, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

19,159 people live in San Carlos Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.