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Cost of Living in Miramar, FL

Population 135,986 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

142
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Miramar lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $420,000 — 38% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Florida.

Cost Overview

Housing 138
Rent 149

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

About the Cost of Living in Miramar

The median home value in Miramar is $420,300 — 38% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,954/month, 49% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,109/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Miramar has a cost of living index of 142 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$420,300
38% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$514,738
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,954/mo
49% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,564/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.9x
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 69.8%
Renter-occupied 30.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,954
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,568/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
33.2 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.8%
Carpooled
8.3%
Public transit
2.1%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
10.5%

⚡ 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
$86,109
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,251
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.4%
Graduate degree 12.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.5
Male median age 39.2
Female median age 39.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
43.3%
Good air days/yr
109
Max AQI recorded
288
PM2.5 days
72
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Miramar, FL?

Miramar has a cost index of 142 (100 = national average). It is 42% above the national average.

What is average rent in Miramar, FL?

The median gross rent in Miramar is $1,954 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Miramar?

The median home value in Miramar is $420,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Miramar?

The median household income in Miramar is $86,109 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Miramar, FL?

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

Is Miramar, FL affordable?

Miramar is above average in cost of living, with an index of 142 — about 42% higher than the national average.

Miramar at a Glance

Population
135,986
Median Income
$86,109
Home Value
$420,300
Median Rent
$1,954/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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