Cost of Living in Bloomingdale, FL

Population 23,979 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

139
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bloomingdale is a smaller Florida community of around 24000 residents, where median household incomes of $107,313 and housing costs ($377,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located <5 miles northeast of Riverview, Bloomingdale falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% higher than Riverview's $341,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 124
Rent 162

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bloomingdale

The median home value in Bloomingdale is $377,000 — 24% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,129/month, 62% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,313/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Bloomingdale has a cost of living index of 139 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$377,000
24% above avg
Median Rent
$2,129/mo
62% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 78.2%
Renter-occupied 21.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,129
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,743/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.9 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.4%
Carpooled
3.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
23.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$107,313
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,162
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.0%
Graduate degree 13.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.1
Male median age 42.4
Female median age 41.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
42.7%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
261
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bloomingdale, FL?

Bloomingdale has a cost index of 139 (100 = national average). It is 39% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bloomingdale, FL?

The median gross rent in Bloomingdale is $2,129 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bloomingdale?

The median home value in Bloomingdale is $377,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bloomingdale?

The median household income in Bloomingdale is $107,313 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bloomingdale, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bloomingdale is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Bloomingdale, FL affordable?

Bloomingdale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 139 — about 39% higher than the national average.

Bloomingdale at a Glance

Population
23,979
Median Income
$107,313
Home Value
$377,000
Median Rent
$2,129/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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