DEMOGRAPHICS / COST OF LIVING
Few locales in the nation can rival Central Florida its combination of superb quality of life with affordable housing and a low cost of living index. The area’s climate, robust economy, waterfront lifestyle, and world-class entertainment centers offer unsurpassed advantages in one of the nation’s most affordable regions.
ACCRA Comparative Index
Metro Area | Comp | Grocery | Housing | Utilities | Transport | Health |
New York NY | 218 | 161 | 388.9 | 171 | 119.9 | 132.2 |
San Francisco CA | 162.1 | 115.9 | 273.9 | 94.1 | 108.8 | 119.1 |
Stamford CT | 145.9 | 116.6 | 209.7 | 124.3 | 110.2 | 113.4 |
Washington DC | 137.9 | 109.5 | 219.1 | 98.9 | 109.2 | 103.4 |
Los Angeles CA | 136.2 | 105 | 206.7 | 103.3 | 115.6 | 108.1 |
San Diego CA | 132.3 | 105.1 | 194.3 | 104.7 | 114.7 | 111.3 |
Bethesda, MD | 131.7 | 107.6 | 189.1 | 121.7 | 111.2 | 103.9 |
Boston MA | 131.1 | 116.7 | 152.4 | 135.8 | 103 | 124.8 |
Newark NJ | 128.8 | 116.1 | 166.1 | 132.4 | 103.8 | 103.2 |
Philadelphia PA | 126.5 | 127.2 | 141.1 | 137.2 | 104.2 | 110.9 |
Seattle WA | 123.3 | 119.6 | 145.5 | 84.2 | 117.5 | 118.7 |
Providence RI | 121.7 | 110.6 | 125.4 | 127.6 | 102.9 | 115.2 |
Chicago IL | 118.3 | 113.2 | 134.3 | 126.3 | 119.7 | 108.5 |
Ft. Lauderdale FL | 115.6 | 112.4 | 143.6 | 92.7 | 106.3 | 102.2 |
Portland OR | 109.5 | 104.9 | 131.6 | 87.2 | 101.2 | 110.9 |
Denver CO | 102 | 98.8 | 104.9 | 106.3 | 93.6 | 106.6 |
Palm Coast FL | 89.7 | 96.9 | 79.5 | 86.8 | 94.9 | 97.1 |
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index