Pembroke Pines, FL Cost of Living

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
32%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2022 and was released from C2ER in January, 2022; 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 Pembroke Pines Florida National
Cost of living11499100
Goods & Services10498100
Groceries122106100
Health care10499100
Housing13296100
Transportation10399100
Utilities102105100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Pembroke Pines is 15% higher than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Pembroke Pines is 14% higher than the national average
  • Pembroke Pines housing is 32% 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$71,256$5,938$1,663$2,138
      Renters$50,018$4,168$1,167$1,501
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Pembroke Pines, FL, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Pembroke Pines, homeowners have a median income of $71,256. Using that number, a maximum of $1,663 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $50,018, which means there is a maximum of $1,167 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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 Pembroke Pines National avg. Difference
      Haircut $18.83$20.277.1%
      Beauty Salon $70.69$40.3975.0%
      Toothpaste $2.76$2.3616.8%
      Shampoo $1.18$1.089.6%
      Movie $13.43$10.9922.2%
      Bowling $21.77$15.4940.5%

      Groceries

      Item Pembroke Pines National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $4.62$4.307.5%
      Fried Chicken $1.82$1.4030.1%
      Milk $3.36$2.2052.7%
      Potatoes $4.95$3.2253.7%
      Pizza $9.66$10.7410.1%
      Beer $10.90$9.6013.6%

      Health Care

      Item Pembroke Pines National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $128.40$109.7317.0%
      Doctor $93.13$118.3421.3%
      Dentist $112.40$100.9411.4%
      Ibuprofen $12.17$9.9322.5%
      Lipitor $477.78$469.531.8%

      Housing

      Item Pembroke Pines National avg. Difference
      Home Price $225,400.00$184,700.0022.0%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,717.84$1,229.6239.7%
      Apartment Rent $1,459.00$949.0053.7%

      Transportation

      Item Pembroke Pines National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $2.71$2.710.1%
      Tire Balancing $56.53$51.869.0%

      Utilities

      Item Pembroke Pines National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $172.59$170.841.0%
      Phone $191.55$187.182.3%
      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 2022 and was released from C2ER in January, 2022; this is the most current data available.
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