salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,200 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 93 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Samoset?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Samoset
| Size | West Samoset | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,137 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,519 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Samoset 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 Samoset, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Samoset
Life in West Samoset
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Samoset?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $3 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $212,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Samoset, FL?
Renting in West Samoset costs a median of about $1,480 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in West Samoset?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,200 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Samoset cheap or expensive?
West Samoset is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.3% of the typical household income of $58,619. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Samoset?
The median homeowner in West Samoset pays $1,415 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is West Samoset 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 Samoset?
The median home value in West Samoset is $212,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,429 people live in West Samoset. Numbers are typical (middle) values.