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2%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
9%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2025 and was released from C2ER in January, 2026; 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 East Lake-Orient Park Florida National
Cost of living9899100
Goods & Services97100100
Groceries106105100
Health care9294100
Housing9197100
Transportation10199100
Utilities10798100
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An Overview of Cost of Living in East Lake-Orient Park, FL

The cost of living in East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park is 98, which is 2% lower than the national average. Knowledge of the cost of living can help individuals make informed decisions about retirement savings, investments, and financial goals.

In East Lake-Orient Park, 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 East Lake-Orient Park will resemble that of an average city, contributing to a manageable cost of living.

Is East Lake-Orient Park Affordable?

Is East Lake-Orient Park an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in East Lake-Orient Park, the median home price is 20.2% lower than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 18.5% higher than the usual rates. Income levels in East Lake-Orient Park come in at $64,412, which is 20.8% lower than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in East Lake-Orient Park?

Urbanization: Larger, urban hubs brimming with ample amenities and robust employment opportunities often showcase a heightened cost of living. This surge is primarily attributed to the amplified demand for services and increased residential migration, culminating in elevated home prices and elevated rental rates. Conversely, less densely populated rural locales or regions characterized by reduced demand tend to offer a more limited array of amenities and undergo slower job market growth, ultimately yielding a more affordable cost of living.

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may institute government subsidies or assistance programs designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with the cost of living for their residents. These programs encompass a variety 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 farm subsidies. Areas that provide fewer subsidies may see an uptick in their overall cost of living.

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 East Lake-Orient Park, is 8.6% lower than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The East Lake-Orient Park 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.

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in East Lake-Orient Park is 1% lower than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in East Lake-Orient Park is 2% lower than the national average
  • East Lake-Orient Park housing is 9% 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$81,806$6,817$1,909$2,454
      Renters$56,114$4,676$1,309$1,684
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in East Lake-Orient Park, 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 East Lake-Orient Park homeowners, is $81,806. This would allow for a maximum of $1,909 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $56,114 which would result in a maximum of $1,309 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 East Lake-Orient Park National avg. Difference
      Haircut $27.77$27.620.6%
      Beauty Salon $48.40$51.115.3%
      Toothpaste $4.00$4.092.3%
      Shampoo $1.69$1.549.6%
      Movie $13.72$12.886.5%
      Yoga $24.27$19.6623.4%

      Groceries

      Item East Lake-Orient Park National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $7.75$7.700.6%
      Fried Chicken $1.55$1.666.8%
      Milk $4.81$4.731.6%
      Potatoes $5.38$5.262.4%
      Pizza $14.99$12.7617.5%
      Beer $11.79$10.5511.8%

      Health Care

      Item East Lake-Orient Park National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $119.07$140.0615.0%
      Doctor $126.40$153.8217.8%
      Dentist $111.70$123.159.3%
      Ibuprofen $11.78$11.730.4%
      Lipitor $23.13$23.612.0%

      Housing

      Item East Lake-Orient Park National avg. Difference
      Home Price $260,595.00$326,622.0020.2%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,047.16$2,480.2517.5%
      Apartment Rent $1,711.00$1,444.0018.5%

      Transportation

      Item East Lake-Orient Park National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.08$3.060.6%
      Tire Balancing $67.00$65.212.7%

      Utilities

      Item East Lake-Orient Park National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $243.39$220.1210.6%
      Phone $199.30$195.711.8%
      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 2025 and was released from C2ER in January, 2026; this is the most current data available.