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Is Southwest Ranches, FL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,87664% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$173,694about $14,475/month · 99% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$906,500172% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Most homes (95.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,040 a year. That is $55 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 450 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Southwest Ranches
$2,876
Indian River Estates
$2,305
Mims
$1,315
Arcadia
$1,006
Loughman
$2,723
Macclenny
$1,456
Inwood
$1,819

How much do households earn in Southwest Ranches?

Under $25k
7.4%
$25k–50k
7.6%
$50k–100k
23.8%
$100k–150k
18.9%
$150k+
40.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 59.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Southwest Ranches 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 Southwest Ranches, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Southwest Ranches

🏛️ Property tax$8,648a year · 0.95% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$277a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Southwest Ranches

Commute to work27.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree46.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Southwest Ranches?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,414 a month less.

Renting
$2,876
Owning
$6,290

Owning assumes a typical $906,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $90,650 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Southwest Ranches, FL?

Renting in Southwest Ranches costs a median of about $2,876 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Southwest Ranches?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,040 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Southwest Ranches cheap or expensive?

Southwest Ranches is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $173,694. It ranks 450th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Southwest Ranches?

The median homeowner in Southwest Ranches pays $8,648 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.

Is Southwest Ranches 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 Southwest Ranches?

The median home value in Southwest Ranches is $906,500, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.

7,656 people live in Southwest Ranches. Numbers are typical (middle) values.