Cost of Living in Destin FL

Are you ready to move to Destin, Florida, or at least thinking about it? Relocating to another city means a change in expenses. To help you out, let's cover the cost of living in Destin, Florida.

Housing Costs

• Median Home Sales Price: $430,000 (higher than the national average of $315,000).
• Rent:
  • 2-bedroom: $1,250/month (US average: $1,148/month).
  • 3-bedroom: $1,750/month (US average: $1,537/month).
  • 4-bedroom: $2,200/month (US average: $1,791/month).

Utilities

• Electricity and Natural Gas: Index scale of 103.4 (above the national average).

Groceries

• Index scale of 105.3 (above the national average, possibly due to fresh seafood).

Transportation

• Index scale of 93.3 (includes gas, car insurance, and routine maintenance).

Health

• Index scale of 97.2 (below the national average).

Miscellaneous

• Index scale of 100.4 (close to the US average, includes retail shopping, entertainment, dining out).

Overall Cost of Living

• Eight percent higher than the US average and only six percent higher than the average in Florida.
• The 51st most expensive city in Florida.

The cost of living in Destin, Florida, is higher than the national average but not excessively so. Consider the beautiful location and proximity to the beaches when evaluating these costs. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to call/text us at 850-204-4416 or email us at Admin@WhittemoreGroupRE.com.

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