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Is The Meadows, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8314% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,251about $6,271/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$382,40015% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,240 a year. That is $35 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 171 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

The Meadows
$1,831
Naples Manor
$1,577
Okeechobee
$2,213
Fort Myers Beach
$1,932
Siesta Key
$3,500+
Crystal Lake
$1,404
Floral City
$649

How much do households earn in The Meadows?

Under $25k
11.7%
$25k–50k
19.2%
$50k–100k
38.6%
$100k–150k
11.5%
$150k+
12.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in The Meadows

SizeThe MeadowsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,546$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,883$1,509

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

How expensive is The Meadows overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for The Meadows, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in The Meadows

🏛️ Property tax$2,938a year · 0.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$118a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in The Meadows

Commute to work23.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree52.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home78.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in The Meadows?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $822 a month less.

Renting
$1,831
Owning
$2,653

Owning assumes a typical $382,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in The Meadows, FL?

Renting in The Meadows costs a median of about $1,831 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in The Meadows?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,240 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is The Meadows cheap or expensive?

The Meadows is rated OK: rent takes 29.2% of the typical household income of $75,251. It ranks 171st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in The Meadows?

The median homeowner in The Meadows pays $2,938 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.

Is The Meadows 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 The Meadows?

The median home value in The Meadows is $382,400, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,492 people live in The Meadows. Numbers are typical (middle) values.