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Is Sunrise, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,34734% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,748about $6,979/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$354,5007% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,880 a year. That is $45 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 359 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sunrise
$2,347
$2,292
$2,595

How much do households earn in Sunrise?

Under $25k
14.2%
$25k–50k
20.0%
$50k–100k
35.9%
$100k–150k
16.1%
$150k+
8.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sunrise

SizeSunriseU.S. average
Studio$1,994$1,338
1 bedroom$1,914$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,252$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,649$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,895$2,098

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

How expensive is Sunrise overall?

Everyday prices in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area are 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
156
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
97
Other services
109
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.

Taxes and bills in Sunrise

🏛️ Property tax$2,691a year · 0.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$156a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sunrise

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

What jobs pay in Sunrise

JobMedian payRent / pay
Lawyer$160,32017.6%
Pharmacist$135,21020.8%
Software Developer$132,65021.2%
Physician Assistant$132,36021.3%
Nurse Practitioner$131,34021.4%
Operations Manager$105,64026.7%
Computer Systems Analyst$103,65027.2%
Registered Nurse$91,38030.8%
Civil Engineer$83,75033.6%
Dental Hygienist$82,78034.0%
Accountant$80,92034.8%
Police Officer$79,84035.3%
Market Research Analyst$78,99035.7%
Firefighter$75,71037.2%
Licensed Practical Nurse$62,61045.0%
Electrician$58,63048.0%
Elementary School Teacher$58,30048.3%
HVAC Technician$58,04048.5%
Plumber$57,76048.8%
Truck Driver$51,58054.6%
Carpenter$51,57054.6%
Medical Assistant$44,93062.7%
Customer Service Representative$39,56071.2%
Warehouse Worker$38,58073.0%
Nursing Assistant$38,01074.1%
Restaurant Cook$36,92076.3%
Server (Waiter/Waitress)$36,07078.1%
Retail Salesperson$34,33082.0%
Cashier$30,25093.1%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sunrise?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $113 a month less.

Renting
$2,347
Owning
$2,460

Owning assumes a typical $354,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sunrise, FL?

Renting in Sunrise costs a median of about $2,347 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,880 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sunrise cheap or expensive?

Sunrise is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.6% of the typical household income of $83,748. It ranks 359th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sunrise?

The median homeowner in Sunrise pays $2,691 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.

Is Sunrise more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in the metro area are 14% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Sunrise?

The median home value in Sunrise is $354,500, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

97,918 people live in Sunrise. Numbers are typical (middle) values.