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34%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
103%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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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 Country Walk Florida National
Cost of living13498100
Goods & Services10698100
Groceries10499100
Health care9696100
Housing20396100
Transportation10399100
Utilities10397100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Country Walk, FL

Knowing the cost of living in Country Walk allows individuals to create a realistic budget. This helps them understand how their income will cover expenses and whether they need to make financial adjustments. The cost of living in any region can fluctuate due to various factors. To assess the cost of living consistently across different areas, a national average of 100 serves as the basis for the cost of living index. The cost of living in Country Walk stands at 134, marking it 34% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in Country Walk is among the highest in the country, making it a very expensive place to live. Only a small fraction of regions boast a cost of living that is at least 20% higher than the national average, and regrettably, Country Walk falls into this category, which may not be suitable for those seeking an economically favorable living environment.

When it comes to the cost of living in Country Walk, housing costs are a real heavyweight, often hogging a significant chunk of your earnings. Sadly, in this area, housing expenses for both buying and renting were 103.3% more expensive compared to your average city. That means you'll be shelling out more for homes, rents, mortgage rates and insurance.

Is Country Walk Affordable?

Is Country Walk 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 Country Walk is 95.8% higher than the national average, while the average monthly rent prices are 120.7% higher than average. The affordability of any location can also be influenced by median income levels. Country Walk has a median household income of $91,464, which is 65.3% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Country Walk?

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may implement government subsidies or assistance programs with the goal of alleviating the cost of living pressures on their residents. These programs encompass a broad spectrum of support mechanisms, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farming subsidies. Areas offering fewer subsidies may experience a rise in their cost of living.

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 Country Walk, the utilities index is 2.8% higher than the national average.

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 Country Walk, is 103.3% higher than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Country Walk 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 Country Walk is 37% higher than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Country Walk is 34% higher than the national average
  • Country Walk housing is 103% 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$106,083$8,840$2,475$3,183
      Renters$55,227$4,602$1,289$1,657
      The affordability of the housing market in Country Walk, FL as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Country Walk homeowners, the median income is $106,083. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,475 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $55,227. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,289 for their rent related monthly 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 Country Walk National avg. Difference
      Haircut $20.53$24.2615.4%
      Beauty Salon $88.07$45.5693.3%
      Toothpaste $3.51$3.705.2%
      Shampoo $1.53$1.2819.7%
      Movie $14.35$12.1318.2%
      Bowling $23.67$18.0031.5%

      Groceries

      Item Country Walk National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.11$5.844.6%
      Fried Chicken $1.40$1.5711.2%
      Milk $4.60$4.671.5%
      Potatoes $5.24$4.936.2%
      Pizza $14.13$12.0916.9%
      Beer $11.44$10.419.9%

      Health Care

      Item Country Walk National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $98.49$125.6821.6%
      Doctor $127.08$135.786.4%
      Dentist $107.83$113.294.8%
      Ibuprofen $11.10$10.654.2%
      Lipitor $490.35$468.604.6%

      Housing

      Item Country Walk National avg. Difference
      Home Price $361,700.00$184,700.0095.8%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $3,109.00$2,346.6932.5%
      Apartment Rent $2,094.00$949.00120.7%

      Transportation

      Item Country Walk National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.49$3.460.8%
      Tire Balancing $64.09$59.927.0%

      Utilities

      Item Country Walk National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $200.94$193.993.6%
      Phone $194.37$192.251.1%
      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.