salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,480 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 210 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sweetwater?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sweetwater
| Size | Sweetwater | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,114 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,323 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,216 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sweetwater
Life in Sweetwater
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sweetwater?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $129 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $294,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sweetwater, FL?
Renting in Sweetwater costs a median of about $1,912 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Sweetwater?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,480 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sweetwater cheap or expensive?
Sweetwater is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.7% of the typical household income of $59,282. It ranks 210th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sweetwater?
The median homeowner in Sweetwater pays $1,865 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater?
The median home value in Sweetwater is $294,200, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
20,085 people live in Sweetwater. Numbers are typical (middle) values.