salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,040 a year. That is $28 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 89 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vero Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vero Beach
| Size | Vero Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $649 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,177 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,291 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,811 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,994 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vero Beach overall?
Everyday prices in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Vero Beach
Life in Vero Beach
What jobs pay in Vero Beach
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $134,850 | 13.1% |
| Software Developer | $132,720 | 13.3% |
| Lawyer | $129,050 | 13.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $125,230 | 14.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,970 | 14.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $97,620 | 18.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,490 | 18.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $92,580 | 19.1% |
| Operations Manager | $89,030 | 19.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,300 | 21.8% |
| Accountant | $78,130 | 22.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,110 | 28.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,880 | 29.1% |
| Police Officer | $60,320 | 29.4% |
| Firefighter | $59,010 | 30.0% |
| Plumber | $55,900 | 31.7% |
| Electrician | $55,610 | 31.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $50,470 | 35.1% |
| Truck Driver | $48,410 | 36.6% |
| Carpenter | $48,340 | 36.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,600 | 37.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,280 | 44.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | 46.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,940 | 46.7% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,350 | 47.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,490 | 48.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,060 | 49.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,450 | 53.0% |
| Cashier | $30,320 | 58.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vero Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,243 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $391,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vero Beach, FL?
Renting in Vero Beach costs a median of about $1,476 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Vero Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,040 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vero Beach cheap or expensive?
Vero Beach is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $75,234. It ranks 89th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vero Beach?
The median homeowner in Vero Beach pays $3,350 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Vero Beach more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Vero Beach?
The median home value in Vero Beach is $391,900, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
17,042 people live in Vero Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.