Cost of Living in Southwest Ranches, FL

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74%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
237%
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 Southwest Ranches Florida National
Cost of living174102100
Groceries101102100
Health care104104100
Housing33797100
Transportation106103100
Utilities108110100
Lifestyle & Entertainment107104100
Household Items101102100
Education & Childcare100106100
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4436 Laurel Pl

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Southwest Ranches is 70% higher than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Southwest Ranches is 74% higher than the national average
  • Southwest Ranches housing is 237% 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$206,037$17,170$4,807$6,182
      Renters$139,120$11,593$3,246$4,174
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Southwest Ranches, 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 Southwest Ranches, homeowners have a median income of $206,037. Using that number, a maximum of $4,807 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $139,120, which means there is a maximum of $3,246 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%

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      Southwest Ranches, FL8,14017473.5%

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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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