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Is Satellite Beach, FL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99114% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,486about $10,707/month · 48% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$502,50051% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.6% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,640 a year. That is $38 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 252 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Satellite Beach
$1,991
Hudson
$1,894
Cocoa Beach
$2,327
Sebring
$2,157
Port Salerno
$1,515
Gateway
$1,984
West Perrine
$2,119

How much do households earn in Satellite Beach?

Under $25k
5.1%
$25k–50k
10.7%
$50k–100k
33.5%
$100k–150k
26.1%
$150k+
21.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Satellite Beach

SizeSatellite BeachU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,758$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,414$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,224$2,098

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

How expensive is Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Satellite Beach

🏛️ Property tax$4,032a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$194a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Satellite Beach

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree56.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Satellite Beach?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,496 a month less.

Renting
$1,991
Owning
$3,487

Owning assumes a typical $502,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Satellite Beach, FL?

Renting in Satellite Beach costs a median of about $1,991 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Satellite Beach?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,640 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Satellite Beach cheap or expensive?

Satellite Beach is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $128,486. It ranks 252nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Satellite Beach?

The median homeowner in Satellite Beach pays $4,032 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach?

The median home value in Satellite Beach is $502,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

11,313 people live in Satellite Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.