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Cost of Living in Fort Braden, FL

Population: 886 | Florida

87
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fort Braden is 13% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
53
Home Values
96
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Fort Braden, FL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 87, Fort Braden, FL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 13% cheaper than the national average and 24% below the Florida state average of 110. Fort Braden is a small community of 886 residents.

The median household income in Fort Braden is $64,844, which is 14% 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 Tallahassee, 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
$64,844
vs US Median ($75,149)
-14%

Housing

Median Home Value
$161,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$841/mo

Everyday Prices in Fort Braden

BLS Average Prices for the Tallahassee, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.95
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.88
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.78
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.99
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-7% vs US

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