Cost of Living in Kathleen, FL

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2%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
22%
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 Kathleen Florida National
Cost of living98102100
Groceries104102100
Health care107104100
Housing7897100
Transportation107103100
Utilities110110100
Lifestyle & Entertainment100104100
Household Items104102100
Education & Childcare113106100
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Homes For Sale In Kathleen, FL

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4621 Deeson Rd

Lakeland, FL
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5063 Walnut Cir E

Lakeland, FL
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Kathleen is 4% lower than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Kathleen is 2% lower than the national average
  • Kathleen housing is 22% 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$81,159$6,763$1,894$2,435
      Renters$46,927$3,911$1,095$1,408
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Kathleen is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Kathleen has a median income of about $81,159 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,894 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $46,927. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,095 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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%

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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.
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