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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
33%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Beacon Square Florida National
Cost of living9199100
Groceries106105100
Health care9294100
Housing6797100
Transportation10199100
Utilities10798100
Lifestyle & Entertainmentn/an/an/a
Household Itemsn/an/an/a
Education & Childcaren/an/an/a
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Beacon Square is 8% lower than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Beacon Square is 9% lower than the national average
  • Beacon Square housing is 33% lower 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$62,790$5,233$1,465$1,884
      Renters$58,307$4,859$1,360$1,749
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Beacon Square, FL, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Beacon Square, the median monthly income is $62,790 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,465 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $58,307, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,360 on monthly rental expenses.

      Florida Sales Tax

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

      Florida Income Tax

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      Florida 0% 0%

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      Beacon Square, FL7,302919.4%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.