Cost of Living in Celebration, FL

Population 13,150 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

180
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Celebration run well above the national baseline, with a median of $613,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $97,654 place the city among the better-paid Florida metros.

Located 20 miles west of Orlando, Celebration falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 71% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 201
Rent 148

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

About the Cost of Living in Celebration

The median home value in Celebration is $613,000 — 101% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,948/month, 48% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,654/year is 31% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Celebration has a cost of living index of 180 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 80% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$613,000
101% above avg
Median Rent
$1,948/mo
48% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.2x
Favors renting
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 58.4%
Renter-occupied 41.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,948
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,562/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
31.4 min
16% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
37.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
53.1%
Carpooled
4.8%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
37.9%

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
$97,654
31% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,536
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.9%
Graduate degree 24.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 38.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good
92.7%
Good air days/yr
80
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
356
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Celebration, FL?

Celebration has a cost index of 180 (100 = national average). It is 80% above the national average.

What is average rent in Celebration, FL?

The median gross rent in Celebration is $1,948 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Celebration?

The median home value in Celebration is $613,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Celebration?

The median household income in Celebration is $97,654 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Celebration, FL?

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

Is Celebration, FL affordable?

Celebration is above average in cost of living, with an index of 180 — about 80% higher than the national average.

Celebration at a Glance

Population
13,150
Median Income
$97,654
Home Value
$613,000
Median Rent
$1,948/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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