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Cost of Living in Palmona Park, FL

Population: 1,028 | Florida

102
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Palmona Park is 2% more expensive than the national average.

103
Housing
100
Home Values
103
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Palmona Park, FL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 102, Palmona Park, FL is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 8% below the Florida state average of 110. Palmona Park is a small community of 1,028 residents.

The median household income in Palmona Park is $29,912, which is 60% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 55% of household income on rent. This is well above the 30% affordability threshold, indicating a significant housing cost burden for many residents.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Palmona Park. The area sees an average annual temperature of 75.4°F, with summers averaging 83°F and winters around 66°F. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches spread over roughly 116 days.

Everyday prices in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, 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
$29,912
vs US Median ($75,149)
-60%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,359/mo
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,348/mo

Everyday Prices in Palmona Park

BLS Average Prices for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, 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
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-10% vs US

Climate in Palmona Park

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

75.4°F
Avg Temperature
57.4"
Rainfall / Year
116d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 75 78 81 85 90 91 92 92 90 87 81 77
Avg °F 65 67 70 75 79 82 83 83 82 78 72 67
Low °F 54 57 60 64 69 74 75 75 74 69 62 57
Rain" 2.4 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.5 9.7 9.4 10.4 9.0 3.1 1.8 1.9

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