Cost of Living in Manatee County, FL

Modeled annual cost: $50,512.

Median family income: $95,295.

Affordability Snapshot

FL County Median

$49,359

State Rank

28thMost expensive counties in FL out of 67See Florida county rankings

Median Income

$95,295

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Manatee County, FL.

$14,438 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$50,512

Per year

  • Housing:$14,438
  • Transport:$11,714
  • Taxes:$8,042
  • Other Costs:$5,919
  • Healthcare:$5,772
  • Food:$4,627
  • 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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