salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,560 a year. That is $39 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 274 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Lealman?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Lealman
| Size | West Lealman | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,435 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $954 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,478 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,090 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Lealman 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 West Lealman, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Lealman
Life in West Lealman
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Lealman?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $866 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $169,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Lealman, FL?
Renting in West Lealman costs a median of about $2,039 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in West Lealman?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,560 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Lealman cheap or expensive?
West Lealman is rated Expensive: rent takes 44.0% of the typical household income of $55,639. It ranks 274th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Lealman?
The median homeowner in West Lealman pays $1,226 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is West Lealman 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 West Lealman?
The median home value in West Lealman is $169,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
14,944 people live in West Lealman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.