Cost of Living in Polk County, FL

Modeled annual cost: $48,980.

Median family income: $72,682.

Affordability Snapshot

FL County Median

$49,359

State Rank

35thMost expensive counties in FL out of 67See Florida county rankings

Median Income

$72,682

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Polk County, FL.

$13,020 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,980

Per year

  • Housing:$13,020
  • Transport:$12,828
  • Taxes:$7,741
  • Healthcare:$5,785
  • Other Costs:$5,361
  • Food:$4,246
  • 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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