💵 Counties with the lowest cost of living in Florida

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#30. Gulf County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,898
- Population: 15,002
- Median household income: $56,250
- Median home value: $197,700 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,143 (21% rent)

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#29. Franklin County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,765
- Population: 12,276
- Median household income: $58,107
- Median home value: $236,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,045 (19% rent)

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#28. Citrus County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,682
- Population: 155,173
- Median household income: $52,569
- Median home value: $190,800 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,000 (15% rent)

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#27. Okeechobee County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,599
- Population: 39,870
- Median household income: $50,476
- Median home value: $158,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $963 (26% rent)

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#26. Hendry County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,558
- Population: 39,902
- Median household income: $49,259
- Median home value: $153,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $892 (30% rent)

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#25. Wakulla County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,520
- Population: 33,732
- Median household income: $72,035
- Median home value: $198,600 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,041 (19% rent)

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#24. Columbia County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,482
- Population: 69,832
- Median household income: $53,501
- Median home value: $165,300 (71% own)
- Median rent: $905 (29% rent)

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#23. Hardee County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,438
- Population: 25,528
- Median household income: $44,665
- Median home value: $118,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $904 (33% rent)

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#22. Baker County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,427
- Population: 27,969
- Median household income: $67,872
- Median home value: $198,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $959 (20% rent)

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#21. DeSoto County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,398
- Population: 34,258
- Median household income: $45,000
- Median home value: $139,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $861 (29% rent)

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#20. Highlands County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,247
- Population: 102,339
- Median household income: $53,679
- Median home value: $155,900 (78% own)
- Median rent: $919 (22% rent)

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#19. Putnam County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,196
- Population: 73,604
- Median household income: $44,852
- Median home value: $125,700 (73% own)
- Median rent: $844 (27% rent)

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#18. Bradford County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,175
- Population: 27,816
- Median household income: $54,759
- Median home value: $153,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $902 (32% rent)

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#17. Gadsden County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 1,074
- Population: 43,746
- Median household income: $45,721
- Median home value: $137,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $781 (26% rent)

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#16. Levy County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 952
- Population: 43,268
- Median household income: $49,933
- Median home value: $151,800 (80% own)
- Median rent: $798 (20% rent)

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#15. Jefferson County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 933
- Population: 14,458
- Median household income: $51,573
- Median home value: $167,600 (75% own)
- Median rent: $727 (25% rent)

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#14. Gilchrist County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 867
- Population: 18,070
- Median household income: $56,823
- Median home value: $165,500 (83% own)
- Median rent: $801 (17% rent)

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#13. Washington County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 864
- Population: 25,014
- Median household income: $47,536
- Median home value: $137,600 (78% own)
- Median rent: $853 (22% rent)

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#12. Glades County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 863
- Population: 12,179
- Median household income: $37,221
- Median home value: $91,300 (78% own)
- Median rent: $832 (22% rent)

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#11. Madison County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 743
- Population: 17,986
- Median household income: $43,386
- Median home value: $92,400 (71% own)
- Median rent: $832 (29% rent)

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#10. Liberty County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 689
- Population: 7,704
- Median household income: $51,723
- Median home value: $113,300 (81% own)
- Median rent: $884 (19% rent)

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#9. Suwannee County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 665
- Population: 43,881
- Median household income: $49,729
- Median home value: $136,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $760 (25% rent)

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#8. Jackson County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 506
- Population: 47,704
- Median household income: $46,144
- Median home value: $113,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $756 (26% rent)

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#7. Union County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 494
- Population: 15,524
- Median household income: $64,043
- Median home value: $146,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $785 (30% rent)

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#6. Taylor County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 362
- Population: 21,421
- Median household income: $46,239
- Median home value: $89,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $909 (23% rent)

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#5. Calhoun County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 328
- Population: 13,753
- Median household income: $41,526
- Median home value: $118,100 (77% own)
- Median rent: $610 (23% rent)

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#4. Hamilton County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 180
- Population: 13,492
- Median household income: $47,668
- Median home value: $100,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $778 (25% rent)

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#3. Lafayette County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 168
- Population: 8,107
- Median household income: $57,852
- Median home value: $118,600 (81% own)
- Median rent: $853 (19% rent)

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#2. Holmes County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 154
- Population: 19,529
- Median household income: $46,063
- Median home value: $94,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $792 (23% rent)

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#1. Dixie County, Florida

- Overall Rank: 96
- Population: 16,737
- Median household income: $45,057
- Median home value: $93,200 (83% own)
- Median rent: $805 (17% rent)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 32 states.