Cost of Living in Miami-Dade County, FL

Modeled annual cost: $60,564.

Median family income: $76,403.

Affordability Snapshot

FL County Median

$49,359

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in FL out of 67See Florida county rankings

Median Income

$76,403

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Miami-Dade County, FL.

$20,532 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$60,564

Per year

  • Housing:$20,532
  • Transport:$11,104
  • Taxes:$10,587
  • Other Costs:$7,847
  • Healthcare:$5,752
  • Food:$4,742
  • 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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Cost of Living in Miami-Dade County, FL (2026)