salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Most homes (77.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,880 a year. That is $45 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 347 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wildwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wildwood
| Size | Wildwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,175 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,605 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,402 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,938 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,236 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wildwood overall?
Everyday prices in the Wildwood-The Villages metro area are 15% below the U.S. average (index 85.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Wildwood
Life in Wildwood
What jobs pay in Wildwood
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $131,710 | 21.2% |
| Pharmacist | $128,640 | 21.7% |
| Software Developer | $128,560 | 21.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,930 | 22.3% |
| Lawyer | $124,700 | 22.3% |
| Operations Manager | $97,360 | 28.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,860 | 28.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,650 | 29.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,900 | 30.0% |
| Accountant | $77,300 | 36.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $77,110 | 36.1% |
| Police Officer | $72,980 | 38.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,890 | 38.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,900 | 45.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,360 | 46.9% |
| Electrician | $52,960 | 52.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $51,220 | 54.4% |
| Plumber | $50,140 | 55.6% |
| Truck Driver | $47,180 | 59.1% |
| Carpenter | $47,130 | 59.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,910 | 68.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,340 | 69.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,850 | 75.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,340 | 76.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,110 | 77.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,920 | 77.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,290 | 81.3% |
| Cashier | $30,450 | 91.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wildwood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $811 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $451,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wildwood, FL?
Renting in Wildwood costs a median of about $2,322 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Wildwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,880 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wildwood cheap or expensive?
Wildwood is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.7% of the typical household income of $82,561. It ranks 347th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wildwood?
The median homeowner in Wildwood pays $4,246 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Wildwood more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 15% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Wildwood?
The median home value in Wildwood is $451,600, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
17,608 people live in Wildwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.