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Is Southeast Arcadia, FL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$98844% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,892about $5,408/month · 25% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$169,20049% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,520 a year. That is $19 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 13 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Southeast Arcadia
$988
Inwood
$1,819
Longboat Key
$3,500+
Loughman
$2,723
Mims
$1,315
Southwest Ranches
$2,876
Willow Oak
$1,175

How much do households earn in Southeast Arcadia?

Under $25k
21.2%
$25k–50k
24.8%
$50k–100k
38.2%
$100k–150k
11.3%
$150k+
1.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Southeast Arcadia

SizeSoutheast ArcadiaU.S. average
2 bedrooms$901$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,096$1,698

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

How expensive is Southeast Arcadia 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 Southeast Arcadia, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Southeast Arcadia

🏛️ Property tax$1,348a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$161a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Southeast Arcadia

Commute to work28.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree6.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line26.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment12.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Southeast Arcadia?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $186 a month less.

Renting
$988
Owning
$1,174

Owning assumes a typical $169,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Southeast Arcadia, FL?

Renting in Southeast Arcadia costs a median of about $988 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Southeast Arcadia?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,520 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Southeast Arcadia cheap or expensive?

Southeast Arcadia is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $64,892. It ranks 13th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Southeast Arcadia?

The median homeowner in Southeast Arcadia pays $1,348 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Southeast Arcadia 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 Southeast Arcadia?

The median home value in Southeast Arcadia is $169,200, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,555 people live in Southeast Arcadia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.