Cost of Living in Hillsborough County, FL

Modeled annual cost: $58,456.

Median family income: $91,253.

Affordability Snapshot

FL County Median

$49,359

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in FL out of 67See Florida county rankings

Median Income

$91,253

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Hillsborough County, FL.

$19,314 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$58,456

Per year

  • Housing:$19,314
  • Transport:$11,690
  • Taxes:$10,002
  • Other Costs:$7,386
  • Healthcare:$5,587
  • Food:$4,477
  • 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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