Cost of Living in Highlands County, FL

Modeled annual cost: $43,100.

Median family income: $65,774.

Affordability Snapshot

FL County Median

$49,359

State Rank

60thMost expensive counties in FL out of 67See Florida county rankings

Median Income

$65,774

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Highlands County, FL.

$11,749 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,100

Per year

  • Transport:$11,749
  • Housing:$10,200
  • Taxes:$6,584
  • Healthcare:$5,865
  • Other Costs:$4,478
  • Food:$4,223
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Florida

1Jackson County, FL
$41,306
2Madison County, FL
$41,905
3Jefferson County, FL
$42,260
4Dixie County, FL
$42,386
5Putnam County, FL
$42,462

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