salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way. Most homes (76.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,320 a year. That is $43 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 332 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tamarac?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tamarac
| Size | Tamarac | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,710 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,797 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,048 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,170 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,897 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tamarac 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 Tamarac, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tamarac
Life in Tamarac
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tamarac?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $256 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $288,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tamarac, FL?
Renting in Tamarac costs a median of about $2,258 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Tamarac?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,320 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tamarac cheap or expensive?
Tamarac is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.7% of the typical household income of $66,563. It ranks 332nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tamarac?
The median homeowner in Tamarac pays $2,663 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is Tamarac 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 Tamarac?
The median home value in Tamarac is $288,600, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
73,019 people live in Tamarac. Numbers are typical (middle) values.