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Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
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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 Jensen Beach Florida National
Cost of living10598100
Goods & Services9398100
Groceries9999100
Health care9796100
Housing12396100
Transportation9899100
Utilities10997100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Jensen Beach, FL

Are you thinking about relocating, but curious about the potential cost of living in Jensen Beach? Is it more expensive or more affordable than average? Based on the most recent report, the cost of living in Jensen Beach stands at 105, making it 5% higher than the national average. The cost of living directly affects the affordability of one's desired lifestyle. Knowing the cost of housing, transportation, groceries and other essentials in the new area allows people to gauge whether they can maintain their preferred standard of living.

In Jensen Beach, 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 Jensen Beach will resemble that of an average city, contributing to a manageable cost of living.

Housing costs are a major factor in the Jensen Beach 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 23.3% 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 Jensen Beach Affordable?

Wondering if Jensen Beach is affordable? It's a question that often comes up when you're thinking about a new city since affordability can really shape your decisions. The cost of living index (covered earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a part in the affordability equation. In Jensen Beach, for example, the median home price is 31.7% higher than what folks pay nationally, and monthly rent is 3.7% higher than the usual rates. Plus, income levels matter too, with Jensen Beach boasting a median household income of $55,430, which is 0.2% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Jensen Beach?

Urbanization: Larger, urban areas boasting abundant amenities and robust employment prospects often exhibit a heightened cost of living, driven by the increased demand for services and residential relocation. Consequently, this leads to elevated home prices and higher rental rates. In contrast, sparsely populated rural locales or regions marked by diminished demand typically offer a more limited range of amenities and experience slower job market expansion. This translates into a more affordable cost of living.

Taxes: Locations with elevated tax rates, encompassing both sales and income taxes, can be a factor in driving up the cost of living. When you're paying more in taxes for everyday goods and services, it naturally translates into higher expenses. Similarly, a higher income tax rate can also contribute to an overall higher cost of living. In Jensen Beach, the standard sales tax rate starts at 6%, and the income tax rates commence at 0%.

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.

Where is the Data From?

The Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach is 8% higher than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Jensen Beach is 5% higher than the national average
  • Jensen Beach housing is 23% 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$75,490$6,291$1,761$2,265
      Renters$37,121$3,093$866$1,114
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Jensen Beach, 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 Jensen Beach homeowners, is $75,490. This would allow for a maximum of $1,761 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $37,121 which would result in a maximum of $866 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 Jensen Beach National avg. Difference
      Haircut $21.00$24.2613.4%
      Beauty Salon $56.83$45.5624.7%
      Toothpaste $3.68$3.700.6%
      Shampoo $1.32$1.283.1%
      Movie $13.10$12.137.9%
      Bowling $14.75$18.0018.1%

      Groceries

      Item Jensen Beach National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.85$5.840.2%
      Fried Chicken $1.45$1.578.0%
      Milk $4.52$4.673.2%
      Potatoes $5.38$4.939.0%
      Pizza $12.62$12.094.4%
      Beer $10.69$10.412.6%

      Health Care

      Item Jensen Beach National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $78.20$125.6837.8%
      Doctor $139.80$135.783.0%
      Dentist $132.83$113.2917.3%
      Ibuprofen $10.32$10.653.1%
      Lipitor $526.92$468.6012.4%

      Housing

      Item Jensen Beach National avg. Difference
      Home Price $243,300.00$184,700.0031.7%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,007.04$2,346.6914.5%
      Apartment Rent $984.00$949.003.7%

      Transportation

      Item Jensen Beach National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.45$3.460.5%
      Tire Balancing $54.85$59.928.5%

      Utilities

      Item Jensen Beach National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $144.67$193.9925.4%
      Phone $196.14$192.252.0%
      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.