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Is Thonotosassa, FL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$98044% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,867about $6,406/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$312,3006% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,200 a year. That is $19 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 11 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Thonotosassa
$980
Naranja
$2,022
Homosassa Springs
$1,889
Warrington
$1,470
Myrtle Grove
$1,851
On Top of the World
$1,275
Palmetto Estates
$1,453

How much do households earn in Thonotosassa?

Under $25k
11.6%
$25k–50k
27.0%
$50k–100k
33.6%
$100k–150k
15.4%
$150k+
8.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Thonotosassa

SizeThonotosassaU.S. average
1 bedroom$922$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,143$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,414$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,439$2,098

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

How expensive is Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Thonotosassa

🏛️ Property tax$2,937a year · 0.94% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$194a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Thonotosassa

Commute to work29.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Thonotosassa?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,187 a month less.

Renting
$980
Owning
$2,167

Owning assumes a typical $312,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,230 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Thonotosassa, FL?

Renting in Thonotosassa costs a median of about $980 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,200 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Thonotosassa cheap or expensive?

Thonotosassa is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $76,867. It ranks 11th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Thonotosassa?

The median homeowner in Thonotosassa pays $2,937 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.

Is Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa?

The median home value in Thonotosassa is $312,300, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

15,764 people live in Thonotosassa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.