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31%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
97%
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 Wilton Manors Florida National
Cost of living13198100
Goods & Services10598100
Groceries10499100
Health care9396100
Housing19796100
Transportation10199100
Utilities10397100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Wilton Manors, FL

Understanding the cost of living in Wilton Manors can help future residents assess whether their current financial situation aligns with the expenses they will encounter. It enables them to plan for potential changes in their budget and lifestyle. The Wilton Manors cost of living index is 131, which is 31% higher than the national average. The cost of living index is calculated by taking into account multiple categories, which encompass both the cost of everyday expenditures and larger expenses as well.

If you value affordability in your search for a new place to live, Wilton Manors may not be the most suitable option, as it stands out as one of the priciest areas in the entire United States. Only a small fraction of regions have a cost of living that is more than 20% higher than the national average, and regrettably, Wilton Manors falls into this category, which may not align with your desire for an affordable place to call home.

Housing costs significantly influence the Wilton Manors cost of living index, typically accounting for a substantial portion of one's post-tax income. Regrettably, within this particular region, expenses related to both residential ownership and renting exceeded those observed in an average city by 96.8%. This entails elements such as housing and rental prices, mortgage interest rates and insurance costs.

Is Wilton Manors Affordable?

Is Wilton Manors an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in Wilton Manors, the median home price is 107.5% higher than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 72% higher than the usual rates. Income levels in Wilton Manors come in at $72,070, which is 30.3% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Wilton Manors?

Housing: High demand for housing in desirable locations can drive up property prices and rental rates. This can be a primary contributor to a higher cost of living. While low demand for housing, especially in undesirable locations, can have the reverse effect and drive prices down, resulting in a lower cost of living. The housing index in Wilton Manors, is 96.8% higher than the national average.

Subsidies: Some areas might offer government subsidies or assistance programs that help lower cost of living for residents. These programs can include anything from 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 crop subsidies. Areas that offer less subsidies, could see an increase in their cost of living.

Healthcare: Healthcare costs and insurance premiums can undergo substantial fluctuations based on the city or state of residence. Elements such as the availability of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket costs for medical consultations, dental expenses, prescription medication charges and specialized medical care fees all contribute to variations in the cost of living. In Wilton Manors, healthcare costs are 6.6% lower than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors is 34% higher than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Wilton Manors is 31% higher than the national average
  • Wilton Manors housing is 97% 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$82,728$6,894$1,930$2,482
      Renters$48,614$4,051$1,134$1,459
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Wilton Manors, 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 Wilton Manors, homeowners have a median income of $82,728. Using that number, a maximum of $1,930 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $48,614, which means there is a maximum of $1,134 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 Wilton Manors National avg. Difference
      Haircut $22.18$24.268.6%
      Beauty Salon $73.78$45.5661.9%
      Toothpaste $3.50$3.705.6%
      Shampoo $1.49$1.2816.0%
      Movie $13.42$12.1310.6%
      Bowling $23.13$18.0028.5%

      Groceries

      Item Wilton Manors National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.79$5.840.8%
      Fried Chicken $1.40$1.5711.2%
      Milk $4.58$4.672.0%
      Potatoes $5.27$4.936.8%
      Pizza $14.00$12.0915.8%
      Beer $11.23$10.417.9%

      Health Care

      Item Wilton Manors National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $113.16$125.6810.0%
      Doctor $114.67$135.7815.5%
      Dentist $106.72$113.295.8%
      Ibuprofen $10.94$10.652.7%
      Lipitor $489.98$468.604.6%

      Housing

      Item Wilton Manors National avg. Difference
      Home Price $383,200.00$184,700.00107.5%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $3,476.17$2,346.6948.1%
      Apartment Rent $1,632.00$949.0072.0%

      Transportation

      Item Wilton Manors National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.43$3.460.9%
      Tire Balancing $63.46$59.925.9%

      Utilities

      Item Wilton Manors National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $200.94$193.993.6%
      Phone $194.37$192.251.1%
      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.