Cost of Living in Doral, FL

Population 76,490 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

178
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Doral's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $88,474 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Located 5 miles southwest of Hialeah, Doral falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 43% higher than Hialeah's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 169
Rent 191

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

About the Cost of Living in Doral

The median home value in Doral is $514,600 — 69% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,510/month, 91% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,474/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 84.2°F and lows of 70.7°F. Overall, Doral has a cost of living index of 178 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 78% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$514,600
69% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$545,218
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,510/mo
91% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,903/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.1x
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 44.8%
Renter-occupied 55.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,510
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,124/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
27.4 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.3%
Carpooled
11.1%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
17.2%

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
$88,474
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,507
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.1%
Graduate degree 25.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 36.2
Female median age 38.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.2°F
Avg Low
70.7°F
Annual Precip
67.4"
Annual Snowfall
0"
60° 70° 80° 90° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 767881848789919189868178
Low °F 616366707376787877746864
Precip" 1.832.152.463.366.3210.517.369.5810.227.653.532.44

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.7%
Good air days/yr
170
Max AQI recorded
272
PM2.5 days
76
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Doral, FL?

Doral has a cost index of 178 (100 = national average). It is 78% above the national average.

What is average rent in Doral, FL?

The median gross rent in Doral is $2,510 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Doral?

The median home value in Doral is $514,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Doral?

The median household income in Doral is $88,474 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Doral, FL?

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

Is Doral, FL affordable?

Doral is above average in cost of living, with an index of 178 — about 78% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Doral?

Doral has average high temperatures of 84.2°F and average lows of 70.7°F. Annual precipitation is 67.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Doral at a Glance

Population
76,490
Median Income
$88,474
Home Value
$514,600
Median Rent
$2,510/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
84.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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