Delray Beach, FL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Delray Beach, Florida?
$5,670 / month
for a family, 5.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,040 for the year for a family.
$5,733 / month
for a single person, 20.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,800 for the year for a single person.

Delray Beach cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
10.7% higher
than the Florida average
Delray Beach, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 10.7% lower than the average for Florida.

Delray Beach, FL

Housing costs in Delray Beach?
A typical home costs $355,700, which is 5.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.8% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Delray Beach costs $2,110 per month, which is 47.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.1% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Delray Beach?
To live comfortably in Delray Beach, Florida, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $68,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Delray Beach?
Delray Beach, Florida has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 100due mostly to its moderately high housing costs making up 38%, transportation at 12%, groceries (11%), utilities (8%) and healthcare making up 8%. Although utility costs remain relatively high due largely to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy most other categories are either on par or even above average providing citizens with an overall reasonable cost of living compared with almost everywhere else in America whilst having access similar amenities found citywide from whatever municipality they call home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDelray BeachFloridaUnited States
    Unlock103.1100.0
  105.9  Unlock100.0
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  94.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$362,400$338,100
  97.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock112.6100.0
  108.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Delray Beach
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Great place to live, however, the school system isn't great. You really need to pick Boca Raton, or if you're willing to live a bit farther West, Wellington, for better  More

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I have lived in over 100 places and homes..even as a child my parents lived moving every few years..i learned to live that too..getting new ideas for decorating and new  More

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The area has been totally regentrified over the past 10 years. It's outdoor cafe's and restaurants, shops and, of course, a fabulous beach. the beach has cabanas,  More

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