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Cost of living in Florida
Statewide planning ranges using BEA regional price parities. Not appraisals, bids, or tax advice. Prices here run 3% above the U.S. average (RPP 103.4, U.S. = 100).
- Residential electricity
- 15.17¢ / kWh
- 2026
- Regional price parity
- 103.4
- U.S. = 100 · 2024
Use the 6 sample home jobs for a quick scan, then open any of the 38 statewide guides. Each guide keeps this state’s RPP and lets you type a ZIP for a tighter band. Pair this page with Florida salaries if you are comparing pay to living costs.
Common home jobs in Florida
Roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family)
$5,688 – $22,750
3% above the U.S. average
Central AC replacement (condenser + coil ballpark)
$3,619 – $12,409
3% above the U.S. average
Water heater replacement (tank, standard install)
$931 – $2,895
3% above the U.S. average
Fence install (wood privacy, ~150–200 linear ft)
$2,585 – $9,307
3% above the U.S. average
Window replacement (per average vinyl window, installed)
$414 – $1,448
3% above the U.S. average
Pest control / general exterminator (initial + first year ballpark)
$155 – $931
3% above the U.S. average
Home
Contractor ballparks for roofs, HVAC, and common home projects.
Life
Planning ranges for moving, storage, funerals, and filings.
Auto
Typical shop ranges for brakes, tires, oil, and batteries.
Health
National cash-pay ranges for common imaging — not insurance quotes.
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