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Is Southchase, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8556% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$99,687about $8,307/month · 14% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$388,80017% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (81.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,200 a year. That is $36 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 186 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Southchase
$1,855
Cheval
$1,760
Destin
$2,685
Lakewood Park
$1,269
Hobe Sound
$1,070
Miami Springs
$1,891
Celebration
$2,353

How much do households earn in Southchase?

Under $25k
9.8%
$25k–50k
15.3%
$50k–100k
39.3%
$100k–150k
20.8%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Southchase

SizeSouthchaseU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,716$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,378$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,003$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Southchase

🏛️ Property tax$2,831a year · 0.73% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$230a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Southchase

Commute to work27.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Southchase?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $843 a month less.

Renting
$1,855
Owning
$2,698

Owning assumes a typical $388,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Southchase, FL?

Renting in Southchase costs a median of about $1,855 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,200 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Southchase cheap or expensive?

Southchase is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $99,687. It ranks 186th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Southchase?

The median homeowner in Southchase pays $2,831 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.

Is Southchase 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 Southchase?

The median home value in Southchase is $388,800, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

13,981 people live in Southchase. Numbers are typical (middle) values.