salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.5 minutes each way. Most homes (84%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,920 a year. That is $54 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 439 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sun City Center?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sun City Center
| Size | Sun City Center | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,499 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,060 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,299 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,836 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sun City Center
Life in Sun City Center
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sun City Center?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $598 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $317,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sun City Center, FL?
Renting in Sun City Center costs a median of about $2,798 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Sun City Center?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,920 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sun City Center cheap or expensive?
Sun City Center is rated Expensive: rent takes 42.3% of the typical household income of $79,300. It ranks 439th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sun City Center?
The median homeowner in Sun City Center pays $2,872 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center?
The median home value in Sun City Center is $317,000, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
33,548 people live in Sun City Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.