Counties with the lowest cost of living in Florida

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While inflation has fallen from 2022 peaks, high prices are still eating into household budgets. Many Americans are paying keen attention to their finances and finding ways to reduce spending.

Home prices, rent, and food inflation, as well as higher prices for gas in the last couple of years, are making it so that each dollar earned has even less purchasing power than before. In the first two months of 2024, Americans were able to save about 3.9% of their disposable income, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, well below historic levels.

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the lowest cost of living in Florida using rankings from Niche.

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#30. Gulf County, Florida

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#30. Gulf County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,898
- Population: 15,002
- Median household income: $56,250
- Median home value: $197,700 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,143 (21% rent)

#29. Franklin County, Florida

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#29. Franklin County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,765
- Population: 12,276
- Median household income: $58,107
- Median home value: $236,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,045 (19% rent)

#28. Citrus County, Florida

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#28. Citrus County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,682
- Population: 155,173
- Median household income: $52,569
- Median home value: $190,800 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,000 (15% rent)

#27. Okeechobee County, Florida

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#27. Okeechobee County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,599
- Population: 39,870
- Median household income: $50,476
- Median home value: $158,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $963 (26% rent)

#26. Hendry County, Florida

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#26. Hendry County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,558
- Population: 39,902
- Median household income: $49,259
- Median home value: $153,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $892 (30% rent)

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#25. Wakulla County, Florida

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#25. Wakulla County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,520
- Population: 33,732
- Median household income: $72,035
- Median home value: $198,600 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,041 (19% rent)

#24. Columbia County, Florida

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#24. Columbia County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,482
- Population: 69,832
- Median household income: $53,501
- Median home value: $165,300 (71% own)
- Median rent: $905 (29% rent)

#23. Hardee County, Florida

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#23. Hardee County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,438
- Population: 25,528
- Median household income: $44,665
- Median home value: $118,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $904 (33% rent)

#22. Baker County, Florida

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#22. Baker County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,427
- Population: 27,969
- Median household income: $67,872
- Median home value: $198,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $959 (20% rent)

#21. DeSoto County, Florida

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#21. DeSoto County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,398
- Population: 34,258
- Median household income: $45,000
- Median home value: $139,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $861 (29% rent)

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#20. Highlands County, Florida

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#20. Highlands County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,247
- Population: 102,339
- Median household income: $53,679
- Median home value: $155,900 (78% own)
- Median rent: $919 (22% rent)

#19. Putnam County, Florida

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#19. Putnam County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,196
- Population: 73,604
- Median household income: $44,852
- Median home value: $125,700 (73% own)
- Median rent: $844 (27% rent)

#18. Bradford County, Florida

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#18. Bradford County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,175
- Population: 27,816
- Median household income: $54,759
- Median home value: $153,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $902 (32% rent)

#17. Gadsden County, Florida

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#17. Gadsden County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,074
- Population: 43,746
- Median household income: $45,721
- Median home value: $137,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $781 (26% rent)

#16. Levy County, Florida

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#16. Levy County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 952
- Population: 43,268
- Median household income: $49,933
- Median home value: $151,800 (80% own)
- Median rent: $798 (20% rent)

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#15. Jefferson County, Florida

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#15. Jefferson County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 933
- Population: 14,458
- Median household income: $51,573
- Median home value: $167,600 (75% own)
- Median rent: $727 (25% rent)

#14. Gilchrist County, Florida

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#14. Gilchrist County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 867
- Population: 18,070
- Median household income: $56,823
- Median home value: $165,500 (83% own)
- Median rent: $801 (17% rent)

#13. Washington County, Florida

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#13. Washington County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 864
- Population: 25,014
- Median household income: $47,536
- Median home value: $137,600 (78% own)
- Median rent: $853 (22% rent)

#12. Glades County, Florida

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#12. Glades County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 863
- Population: 12,179
- Median household income: $37,221
- Median home value: $91,300 (78% own)
- Median rent: $832 (22% rent)

#11. Madison County, Florida

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#11. Madison County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 743
- Population: 17,986
- Median household income: $43,386
- Median home value: $92,400 (71% own)
- Median rent: $832 (29% rent)

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#10. Liberty County, Florida

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#10. Liberty County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 689
- Population: 7,704
- Median household income: $51,723
- Median home value: $113,300 (81% own)
- Median rent: $884 (19% rent)

#9. Suwannee County, Florida

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#9. Suwannee County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 665
- Population: 43,881
- Median household income: $49,729
- Median home value: $136,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $760 (25% rent)

#8. Jackson County, Florida

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#8. Jackson County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 506
- Population: 47,704
- Median household income: $46,144
- Median home value: $113,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $756 (26% rent)

#7. Union County, Florida

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#7. Union County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 494
- Population: 15,524
- Median household income: $64,043
- Median home value: $146,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $785 (30% rent)

#5. Calhoun County, Florida

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#5. Calhoun County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 328
- Population: 13,753
- Median household income: $41,526
- Median home value: $118,100 (77% own)
- Median rent: $610 (23% rent)

#4. Hamilton County, Florida

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#4. Hamilton County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 180
- Population: 13,492
- Median household income: $47,668
- Median home value: $100,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $778 (25% rent)

#3. Lafayette County, Florida

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#3. Lafayette County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 168
- Population: 8,107
- Median household income: $57,852
- Median home value: $118,600 (81% own)
- Median rent: $853 (19% rent)

#2. Holmes County, Florida

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#2. Holmes County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 154
- Population: 19,529
- Median household income: $46,063
- Median home value: $94,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $792 (23% rent)

#1. Dixie County, Florida

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#1. Dixie County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 96
- Population: 16,737
- Median household income: $45,057
- Median home value: $93,200 (83% own)
- Median rent: $805 (17% rent)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 32 states.

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