Cost of Living in Miami Springs, FL

Population 13,606 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

140
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Miami Springs a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $504,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Miami Springs is part of the immediate Hialeah metro area. Median home values run roughly 40% higher than Hialeah's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 165
Rent 101

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

About the Cost of Living in Miami Springs

The median home value in Miami Springs is $504,000 — 65% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,333/month, 1% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,705/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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, Miami Springs has a cost of living index of 140 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$504,000
65% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$719,507
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
1% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,125/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.5x
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 63.0%
Renter-occupied 37.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,333
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,947/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
29.8 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.8%
Carpooled
8.6%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
17.8%

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
$88,705
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,265
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
72% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.4%
Graduate degree 17.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44
Male median age 42
Female median age 44.7

🌤 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 Miami Springs, FL?

Miami Springs has a cost index of 140 (100 = national average). It is 40% above the national average.

What is average rent in Miami Springs, FL?

The median gross rent in Miami Springs is $1,333 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Miami Springs?

The median home value in Miami Springs is $504,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Miami Springs?

The median household income in Miami Springs is $88,705 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Miami Springs, FL?

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

Is Miami Springs, FL affordable?

Miami Springs is above average in cost of living, with an index of 140 — about 40% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Miami Springs?

Miami Springs 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.

Miami Springs at a Glance

Population
13,606
Median Income
$88,705
Home Value
$504,000
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
84.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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