Cost of Living in Southchase, FL

Population 14,149 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

123
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Southchase sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Southchase sits roughly 8 miles west of Orlando. Housing prices track closely with Orlando's $359,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 137

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

About the Cost of Living in Southchase

The median home value in Southchase is $344,900 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,798/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $85,573/year is 15% higher 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, Southchase has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$344,900
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
37% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.0x
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 75.7%
Renter-occupied 24.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,798
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,412/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
31.9 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.1%
Carpooled
11.3%
Walked
0.4%
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
$85,573
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,582
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.6%
Graduate degree 9.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.6
Male median age 40.5
Female median age 43.5

💨 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 Southchase, FL?

Southchase has a cost index of 123 (100 = national average). It is 23% above the national average.

What is average rent in Southchase, FL?

The median gross rent in Southchase is $1,798 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Southchase?

The median home value in Southchase is $344,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Southchase?

The median household income in Southchase is $85,573 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Southchase, FL?

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

Is Southchase, FL affordable?

Southchase is above average in cost of living, with an index of 123 — about 23% higher than the national average.