salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (76.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,320 a year. That is $37 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 206 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in St. Augustine Shores?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in St. Augustine Shores
| Size | St. Augustine Shores | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,799 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,283 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is St. Augustine Shores 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 St. Augustine Shores, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in St. Augustine Shores
Life in St. Augustine Shores
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in St. Augustine Shores?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $446 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $339,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St. Augustine Shores, FL?
Renting in St. Augustine Shores costs a median of about $1,908 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in St. Augustine Shores?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,320 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is St. Augustine Shores cheap or expensive?
St. Augustine Shores is rated OK: rent takes 28.8% of the typical household income of $79,473. It ranks 206th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in St. Augustine Shores?
The median homeowner in St. Augustine Shores pays $1,952 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is St. Augustine Shores 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 St. Augustine Shores?
The median home value in St. Augustine Shores is $339,300, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
9,462 people live in St. Augustine Shores. Numbers are typical (middle) values.