Cost of Living in Ocoee, FL

Population 47,885 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

129
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Ocoee's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $93,292 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Ocoee sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Orlando — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Orlando's $359,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 121
Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Ocoee

The median home value in Ocoee is $368,900 — 21% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,858/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,292/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Ocoee has a cost of living index of 129 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$368,900
21% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$412,586
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,858/mo
41% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,253/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.5x
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 75.3%
Renter-occupied 24.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,858
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,472/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
32.6 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.0%
Carpooled
11.1%
Public transit
1.5%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
1.6%
Work from home
13.8%

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
$93,292
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,354
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
0% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.8%
Graduate degree 10.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.1
Male median age 34.8
Female median age 35.4

💨 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 Ocoee, FL?

Ocoee has a cost index of 129 (100 = national average). It is 29% above the national average.

What is average rent in Ocoee, FL?

The median gross rent in Ocoee is $1,858 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ocoee?

The median home value in Ocoee is $368,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Ocoee?

The median household income in Ocoee is $93,292 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ocoee, FL?

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

Is Ocoee, FL affordable?

Ocoee is above average in cost of living, with an index of 129 — about 29% higher than the national average.

Ocoee at a Glance

Population
47,885
Median Income
$93,292
Home Value
$368,900
Median Rent
$1,858/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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