Zip 34228 (Longboat Key, FL) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Longboat Key, Florida?
$17,460 / month
for a family, 223.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $209,520 for the year for a family.
$6,533 / month
for a single person, 37.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $78,400 for the year for a single person.

Longboat Key cost of living score
104.6
More expensive
4.6% higher
than the US average
1.5% higher
than the Florida average
Longboat Key (zip 34228), Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% higher than the U.S. average and 1.5% lower than the average for Florida.

Zip 34228 (Longboat Key, FL)

Housing costs in Longboat Key?
A typical home costs $1,093,400, which is 223.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 201.7% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Longboat Key costs $2,440 per month, which is 56.4% more than the national average of $1,560 and 34.8% more than the state average of $1,590.

Can I afford Longboat Key?
To live comfortably in Longboat Key (zip 34228), Florida, a minimum annual income of $209,520 for a family, and $78,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Longboat Key?
The cost of living in 34228 Longboat Key, FL is slightly higher than the United States average. Although the median household income is over $100,000, housing costs are also higher than the national average. The median value for a home in this area is just under $900,000 which is more than twice the national median. A variety of factors contribute to the high cost of living here such as limited land availability and a large number of luxury homes and amenities. Residents can expect to pay more for groceries, healthcare, transportation, and entertainment when compared with other areas in the United States. However, those who choose to live in 34228 Longboat Key, FL benefit from proximity to award-winning beaches and year-round sunshine as well as access to some of Florida's best restaurants and shopping opportunities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLongboat KeyFloridaUnited States
    Unlock103.1100.0
  114.6  Unlock100.0
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  267.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$362,400$338,100
  94.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock112.6100.0
  106.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Good general information. Longboat Key is actually in 2 counties, the Northern 1/2 in Manatee County and the Southern 1/2 in Sarasota county. The average household  More

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