Cost of Living in North Miami Beach, FL

Population 43,104 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

112
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of North Miami Beach's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $57,633 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Geographically, North Miami Beach sits roughly 5 miles east of Miami Gardens. Housing prices track closely with Miami Gardens' $337,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 104
Rent 124

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

About the Cost of Living in North Miami Beach

The median home value in North Miami Beach is $317,800 — 4% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,626/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,633/year is 23% lower 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, North Miami Beach has a cost of living index of 112 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$317,800
4% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$440,579
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,626/mo
24% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,276/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.3x
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 51.1%
Renter-occupied 48.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,626
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,240/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
34.7 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.4%
Carpooled
12.6%
Public transit
5.7%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
9.1%

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
$57,633
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,404
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.7%
Graduate degree 9.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.6
Male median age 39.1
Female median age 40.2

💨 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 North Miami Beach, FL?

North Miami Beach has a cost index of 112 (100 = national average). It is 12% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Miami Beach, FL?

The median gross rent in North Miami Beach is $1,626 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Miami Beach?

The median home value in North Miami Beach is $317,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Miami Beach?

The median household income in North Miami Beach is $57,633 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Miami Beach, FL?

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

Is North Miami Beach, FL affordable?

North Miami Beach is above average in cost of living, with an index of 112 — about 12% higher than the national average.

North Miami Beach at a Glance

Population
43,104
Median Income
$57,633
Home Value
$317,800
Median Rent
$1,626/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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