Cost of Living in Babson Park, FL
Population: 1,156 | Florida
Babson Park is 12% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Babson Park, FL: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 88, Babson Park, FL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and 23% below the Florida state average of 110. Babson Park is a small community of 1,156 residents.
The median household income in Babson Park is $56,500, which is 25% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.
Everyday prices in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $56,500
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -25%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $163,700
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,050/mo
Everyday Prices in Babson Park
BLS Average Prices for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area