salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,280 a year. That is $41 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 292 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Little River?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Little River
| Size | West Little River | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $896 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $997 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,755 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,622 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,908 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Little River 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 Little River, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Little River
Life in West Little River
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Little River?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $497 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $375,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Little River, FL?
Renting in West Little River costs a median of about $2,107 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in West Little River?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,280 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Little River cheap or expensive?
West Little River is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.5% of the typical household income of $60,866. It ranks 292nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Little River?
The median homeowner in West Little River pays $2,167 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is West Little River 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 Little River?
The median home value in West Little River is $375,300, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
33,890 people live in West Little River. Numbers are typical (middle) values.