Cost of Living in Butler Beach, FL

With a cost of living index of 124, Butler Beach, FL is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 24% more expensive than the national average and 14% above the Florida state average of 110. Butler Beach is a small community of 4,723 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Butler Beach's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,682 (28% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $469,100 (54% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.1x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Butler Beach is $76,776, which is 2% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the Jacksonville, 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.