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Cost of Living in Rio, FL

Population: 1,265 | Florida

100
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Rio is 0% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
98
Home Values
102
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 100, Rio, FL is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 0% more expensive than the national average and 10% below the Florida state average of 110. Rio is a small community of 1,265 residents.

The median household income in Rio is $95,865, which is 28% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Rio. The area sees an average annual temperature of 73.1°F, with summers averaging 81°F and winters around 64°F. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches spread over roughly 133 days.

Everyday prices in the Port St. Lucie, 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
$95,865
vs US Median ($75,149)
+28%

Housing

Median Home Value
$299,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$990/mo

Everyday Prices in Rio

BLS Average Prices for the Port St. Lucie, 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
-8% vs US

Climate in Rio

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

73.1°F
Avg Temperature
51.2"
Rainfall / Year
133d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 73 76 78 82 86 89 90 90 88 84 79 75
Avg °F 62 65 67 72 76 80 81 82 80 76 70 66
Low °F 51 54 57 61 67 71 73 73 73 69 61 56
Rain" 2.8 2.2 2.9 3.0 3.9 6.7 5.9 6.9 6.3 5.3 3.0 2.3

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