Best places to live in Florida
Cities and suburbs in Florida with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hialeah, FL | 69/100 | $1,689/mo | $392k | 6/10 |
| 2 | Fleming Island, FL | 68/100 | $1,935/mo | $422k | 7.7/10 |
| 3 | Sanford, FL | 66/100 | $1,609/mo | $309k | 8.3/10 |
| 4 | Hallandale Beach, FL | 66/100 | $1,653/mo | $279k | 6.7/10 |
| 5 | Panama City, FL | 66/100 | $1,327/mo | $269k | 6.1/10 |
| 6 | Altamonte Springs, FL | 63/100 | $1,740/mo | $293k | 8.3/10 |
| 7 | Dunedin, FL | 63/100 | $1,675/mo | $396k | 5.5/10 |
| 8 | Cutler Bay, FL | 62/100 | $1,978/mo | $473k | 6/10 |
| 9 | Tallahassee, FL | 60/100 | $1,293/mo | $294k | 7.4/10 |
| 10 | Hollywood, FL | 60/100 | $1,653/mo | $411k | 6.7/10 |
| 11 | Miami Lakes, FL | 60/100 | $2,120/mo | $626k | 6/10 |
| 12 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 60/100 | $1,298/mo | $341k | 5.5/10 |
| 13 | St. Cloud, FL | 58/100 | $1,683/mo | $356k | 4.1/10 |
| 14 | Deerfield Beach, FL | 57/100 | $1,774/mo | $310k | 6.7/10 |
| 15 | Largo, FL | 57/100 | $1,618/mo | $229k | 5.5/10 |
| 16 | Coral Gables, FL | 57/100 | $2,373/mo | $1.09M | 6/10 |
| 17 | Land O' Lakes, FL | 57/100 | $2,045/mo | $377k | 5.7/10 |
| 18 | Casselberry, FL | 57/100 | $1,674/mo | $299k | 8.3/10 |
| 19 | Miami, FL | 56/100 | $1,758/mo | $518k | 6/10 |
| 20 | St. Petersburg, FL | 56/100 | $1,663/mo | $371k | 5.5/10 |
| 21 | Brandon, FL | 56/100 | $1,784/mo | $339k | 5.5/10 |
| 22 | Winter Park, FL | 56/100 | $1,738/mo | $731k | 5.6/10 |
| 23 | Nocatee, FL | 56/100 | $3,500+/mo | $649k | 9.3/10 |
| 24 | Cape Coral, FL | 55/100 | $1,858/mo | $374k | 5.8/10 |
| 25 | Pembroke Pines, FL | 55/100 | $2,046/mo | $440k | 6.7/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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