Cost of Living in Northdale, FL

Population 25,420 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

125
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Northdale cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $376,000, rents near $1,687 a month.

Geographically, Northdale sits roughly 10 miles north of Tampa. Housing prices track closely with Tampa's $375,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 123
Rent 128

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

About the Cost of Living in Northdale

The median home value in Northdale is $376,200 — 23% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,687/month, 28% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,656/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Northdale has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$376,200
23% above avg
Median Rent
$1,687/mo
28% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
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 72.8%
Renter-occupied 27.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,687
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,301/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
31.8 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.9%
Carpooled
7.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
25.6%

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
$91,656
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,469
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.7%
Graduate degree 15.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 40.1
Female median age 41.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
42.7%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
261
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Northdale, FL?

Northdale has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.

What is average rent in Northdale, FL?

The median gross rent in Northdale is $1,687 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Northdale?

The median home value in Northdale is $376,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Northdale?

The median household income in Northdale is $91,656 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Northdale, FL?

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

Is Northdale, FL affordable?

Northdale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.

Northdale at a Glance

Population
25,420
Median Income
$91,656
Home Value
$376,200
Median Rent
$1,687/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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