Cost of Living in Starke, FL

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
35%
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 Starke Florida National
Cost of living93102100
Groceries100102100
Health care105104100
Housing6597100
Transportation100103100
Utilities113110100
Lifestyle & Entertainment110104100
Household Items106102100
Education & Childcare112106100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Starke is 9% lower than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Starke is 7% lower than the national average
  • Starke housing is 35% 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$59,774$4,981$1,395$1,793
      Renters$47,150$3,929$1,100$1,415
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Starke 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. Starke has a median income of about $59,774 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,395 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $47,150. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,100 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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