salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,760 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 256 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Miami Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Miami Heights
| Size | South Miami Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,158 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,115 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,773 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,317 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,140 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Miami Heights 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 Miami Heights, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Miami Heights
Life in South Miami Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Miami Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $831 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $407,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Miami Heights, FL?
Renting in South Miami Heights costs a median of about $1,994 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in South Miami Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,760 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Miami Heights cheap or expensive?
South Miami Heights is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.9% of the typical household income of $70,552. It ranks 256th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Miami Heights?
The median homeowner in South Miami Heights pays $2,285 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is South Miami Heights 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 Miami Heights?
The median home value in South Miami Heights is $407,100, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
38,766 people live in South Miami Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.