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Is West Perrine, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,11921% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,256about $6,021/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$411,50024% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,760 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 296 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Perrine
$2,119
Gateway
$1,984
Port Salerno
$1,515
Hudson
$1,894
Satellite Beach
$1,991
Medulla
$1,578
Cocoa Beach
$2,327

How much do households earn in West Perrine?

Under $25k
18.7%
$25k–50k
21.7%
$50k–100k
39.0%
$100k–150k
9.7%
$150k+
6.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Perrine

SizeWest PerrineU.S. average
Studio$1,223$1,338
2 bedrooms$1,472$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,822$1,698

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

How expensive is West Perrine 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 West Perrine, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Perrine

🏛️ Property tax$2,080a year · 0.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$187a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Perrine

Commute to work28.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Perrine?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $736 a month less.

Renting
$2,119
Owning
$2,855

Owning assumes a typical $411,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,150 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Perrine, FL?

Renting in West Perrine costs a median of about $2,119 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in West Perrine?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,760 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Perrine cheap or expensive?

West Perrine is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.2% of the typical household income of $72,256. It ranks 296th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Perrine?

The median homeowner in West Perrine pays $2,080 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.

Is West Perrine 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 Perrine?

The median home value in West Perrine is $411,500, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.

11,162 people live in West Perrine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.