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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Asbury Lake Florida National
Cost of living10598100
Goods & Services9598100
Groceries9999100
Health care8696100
Housing12996100
Transportation8799100
Utilities10197100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Asbury Lake, FL

The cost of living in Asbury Lake affects the quality of life one can afford in this new location. It allows people to assess whether they can maintain their preferred lifestyle, including housing, leisure activities and dining options. Your total monthly expenditures can varry depending on the area, as well as many other factors. The cost of living in Asbury Lake is 105, which is 5% higher than the national average. Knowledge of the cost of living can help individuals make informed decisions about retirement savings, investments, and financial goals.

In Asbury Lake, daily expenses such as food, housing, goods and services, transportation and health care are in line with comparable areas and about average when compared to all cities across the nation. This ensures that the cost of living in Asbury Lake will resemble that of an average city, contributing to a manageable cost of living.

Housing costs are a major factor in the Asbury Lake cost of living index, and they often eat up a big chunk of your take-home pay. Unfortunately, in this area, housing expenses for both homeownership and rentals were 28.7% higher than what's typical in an average city. That includes the prices of homes and rents, as well as mortgage rates and insurance.

Is Asbury Lake Affordable?

Is Asbury Lake an affordable place to live? It's a good question and one that you might want to ask when considering any new city, as affordability can play a huge role in the decision making process. The cost of living index (which we covered above), as well as housing costs and income levels play a vital role in determining the affordability of an area. The median home price in Asbury Lake is 18.2% higher than the national average, while the average monthly rent prices are 53.1% higher than average. The affordability of any location can also be influenced by median income levels. Asbury Lake has a median household income of $73,405, which is 32.7% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Asbury Lake?

Housing: High demand for housing in desirable locations can drive up property prices and rental rates. This can be a primary contributor to a higher cost of living. While low demand for housing, especially in undesirable locations, can have the reverse effect and drive prices down, resulting in a lower cost of living. The housing index in Asbury Lake, is 28.7% higher than the national average.

Transportation: When public transportation options are limited or non-existent, residents frequently resort to vehicle ownership, which can significantly contribute to the overall cost of living. Monthly financial obligations encompass fuel, insurance, regular maintenance and potentially lease or financing expenses. In Asbury Lake, the transportation index is 12.7% lower than the national average.

Utilities: Similar to the prices of any other goods or services, utility expenditures can exhibit substantial variability, influenced by factors such as climate, energy sources accessibility, geographical location and state regulations. Costs related to electricity, water, heating, and waste disposal can fluctuate, whether higher or lower, contingent on the city or state. In Asbury Lake, the utilities index is 0.5% higher than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Asbury Lake cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Asbury Lake is 7% higher than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Asbury Lake is 5% higher than the national average
  • Asbury Lake housing is 29% higher than the national average
  • Florida general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Florida state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$73,728$6,144$1,720$2,212
      Renters$68,790$5,733$1,605$2,064
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Asbury Lake, FL, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Asbury Lake homeowners, is $73,728. This would allow for a maximum of $1,720 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $68,790 which would result in a maximum of $1,605 to be spent on rental costs.

      Florida Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Florida 6% 7.5%

      Florida Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Florida 0% 0%

      Goods & Services

      Item Asbury Lake National avg. Difference
      Haircut $20.91$24.2613.8%
      Beauty Salon $70.33$45.5654.4%
      Toothpaste $3.69$3.700.3%
      Shampoo $1.43$1.2811.7%
      Movie $12.86$12.136.0%
      Bowling $20.93$18.0016.3%

      Groceries

      Item Asbury Lake National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.34$5.848.6%
      Fried Chicken $1.47$1.576.3%
      Milk $4.57$4.672.3%
      Potatoes $5.44$4.9310.3%
      Pizza $10.39$12.0914.0%
      Beer $11.31$10.418.6%

      Health Care

      Item Asbury Lake National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $86.60$125.6831.1%
      Doctor $100.93$135.7825.7%
      Dentist $102.03$113.299.9%
      Ibuprofen $10.61$10.650.4%
      Lipitor $447.41$468.604.5%

      Housing

      Item Asbury Lake National avg. Difference
      Home Price $218,400.00$184,700.0018.2%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,803.79$2,346.6923.1%
      Apartment Rent $1,453.00$949.0053.1%

      Transportation

      Item Asbury Lake National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.44$3.460.5%
      Tire Balancing $34.43$59.9242.5%

      Utilities

      Item Asbury Lake National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $193.67$193.990.2%
      Phone $194.82$192.251.3%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.