salaryRent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,680 a year. That is $22 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 24 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Bay?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Bay
| Size | South Bay | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,013 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,129 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,279 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Bay overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Bay, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Bay
Life in South Bay
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Bay?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $155 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $142,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Bay, FL?
Renting in South Bay costs a median of about $1,142 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in South Bay?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,680 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Bay cheap or expensive?
South Bay is rated OK: rent takes 24.7% of the typical household income of $55,453. It ranks 24th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Bay?
The median homeowner in South Bay pays $1,542 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is South Bay 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 South Bay?
The median home value in South Bay is $142,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,102 people live in South Bay. Numbers are typical (middle) values.