Cost of Living in El Portal, FL

With a cost of living index of 133, El Portal, FL is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 33% more expensive than the national average and 23% above the Florida state average of 110. El Portal is a small community of 1,979 residents.

The median household income in El Portal is $105,662, which is 41% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than 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.