Cost of Living in Davie, FL

With a cost of living index of 134, Davie, FL is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 34% more expensive than the national average and 24% above the Florida state average of 110. As a major city with a population of 106,412, Davie offers a wide range of housing options, employment opportunities, and urban amenities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Davie's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,967 (49% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $433,600 (42% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Davie is $87,171, which is 16% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher 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.