Cost of Living in Maitland, FL

Population 19,268 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

162
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Maitland sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Maitland sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Orlando — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 47% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 173
Rent 147

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

About the Cost of Living in Maitland

The median home value in Maitland is $526,400 — 73% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,930/month, 47% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,318/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Maitland has a cost of living index of 162 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$526,400
73% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$475,094
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,930/mo
47% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,993/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.7x
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 43.9%
Renter-occupied 56.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,930
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,544/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
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.9%
Carpooled
4.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
20.4%

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
$93,318
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,953
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Labor Force Participation
75.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.9%
Graduate degree 23.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.9
Male median age 34
Female median age 36.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Maitland, FL?

Maitland has a cost index of 162 (100 = national average). It is 62% above the national average.

What is average rent in Maitland, FL?

The median gross rent in Maitland is $1,930 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Maitland?

The median home value in Maitland is $526,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Maitland?

The median household income in Maitland is $93,318 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Maitland, FL?

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

Is Maitland, FL affordable?

Maitland is above average in cost of living, with an index of 162 — about 62% higher than the national average.

Maitland at a Glance

Population
19,268
Median Income
$93,318
Home Value
$526,400
Median Rent
$1,930/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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