Cost of Living in Combee Settlement, FL

Population 4,756 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

70
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $41,366, median household incomes in Combee Settlement land roughly 45% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 28% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located <5 miles east of Lakeland, Combee Settlement falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Lakeland's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 88

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

About the Cost of Living in Combee Settlement

The median home value in Combee Settlement is $177,400 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,159/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $41,366/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Combee Settlement has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$177,400
42% below avg
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
12% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
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 47.9%
Renter-occupied 52.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,159
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,773/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
36.1 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.9%
Carpooled
4.9%
Work from home
4.8%

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
$41,366
45% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,551
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
28.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.9%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.9
Male median age 33.1
Female median age 29.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
101
Max AQI recorded
145
PM2.5 days
220
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Combee Settlement, FL?

Combee Settlement has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in Combee Settlement, FL?

The median gross rent in Combee Settlement is $1,159 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Combee Settlement?

The median home value in Combee Settlement is $177,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Combee Settlement?

The median household income in Combee Settlement is $41,366 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Combee Settlement, FL?

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

Is Combee Settlement, FL affordable?

Yes, Combee Settlement is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.

Combee Settlement at a Glance

Population
4,756
Median Income
$41,366
Home Value
$177,400
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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