2026 city cost profile
Cost of Living in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 110.6, which is 11% above the national average.
Index
110.6
11% above the national average
Key stats
Index
110.6
National average = 100
Rent
$2,400
Estimated average monthly rent
Home price
$431,000
Estimated median home price
Income
$77,000
Estimated median household income
Category breakdown
Category indexes use 100 as the U.S. national average baseline.
| Category | City index | National average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 130 | 100 | +30.0% |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | +1.0% |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | +0.0% |
| Healthcare | 99 | 100 | -1.0% |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | +4.0% |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 100 | +0.0% |
Salary needed
Single adult
$88,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Family of four
$195,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Monthly budget examples
Single
$5,000
Couple
$8,300
Family
$11,700
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.