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Lady Lake, FL

High Pressure

The cost of living in Lady Lake, FL is 2% above the national average (Cost Index: 102). Homes here are typically valued around $341,653, compared to the $303,400 national median. The median household income is $47,260 — overall, living costs and earnings are reasonably balanced in this area.

Lady Lake already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 35% rent burden, 7.2x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 113. Treat this page as a stress test for rent, mortgage, and tax burden before assuming the move works.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Stretch

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Lady Lake.

Monthly Housing
$1,361/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
35%
Stretch
Residual Cash
$2,077/mo
After housing and debt · $692/person
Rent vs Buy
Renting is the lower-pressure baseline
Main pressure: home prices
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ZILLOWRent source: ACSBEA proxy: msaHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 47%
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Cost Index
102
Average
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$341,653
Zillow ZHVI Market Rate • Census ACS: $217,900
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$47,260
National: $78,538
Population
16,337
Purchasing Power
59
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
113 / 100
13% above average
Rent Index
101 / 100
Close to average
Goods & Groceries
96 / 100
About the same as most US cities
Utilities
87 / 100
13% lower utility bills
Healthcare & Services
99 / 100
In line with national average
Overall Index
102
Average

Lady Lake Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $341,653 and Florida's property tax rate of 0.86%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$47,260
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
35%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
7.2x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Lady Lake looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Lady Lake, FL

Est. Annual Property Tax
$2,938
Monthly Impact
$245
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
0.86%
National avg: ~1.00%

Florida Place Tax Context

Tax TypeFloridaNational Avg
Property Tax Rate0.86%1.00%
Top Income Tax RateNo State Income Tax~5.0%
State Sales Tax7.01%~5.0%

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Lady Lake, FL: 113
Rent Prices
101

FAQ: Living in Lady Lake

What is the cost of living like in Lady Lake, FL?+

Living costs in Lady Lake land close to the national average, with a Cost Index of 102 (where 100 = the US baseline). Housing is the largest variable: the median home value here is $341,653, and typical monthly rents run around $1,361. Groceries and utilities are slightly below what you would find in most US cities.

How does Lady Lake fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,361, while local median household income is $47,260. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 35% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Lady Lake, FL?+

Florida is one of the few states with no state income tax, which can save residents thousands of dollars per year. The effective property tax rate is 0.86%. On a home worth $341,653, that translates to roughly $2,938 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 7.01% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Lady Lake, FL?+

The typical monthly rent in Lady Lake is around $1,361. That's close to the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $341,653, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Lady Lake, FL?+

The median home in Lady Lake is valued at $341,653. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,728/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 70% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Lady Lake?+

Grocery prices in Lady Lake are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 96, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are below average (index: 87). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

What is Lady Lake, FL like to live in?+

Lady Lake is a small town with a population of about 16,337. The median age of residents is 66.2, skewing somewhat older — common in established suburban communities. The local poverty rate is 14.2%, near the national average of 12.4%.

Higher-Pressure Comparisons in Florida

Use these city pages when you want to compare Lady Lake against tougher same-state markets before deciding whether the current city is already a stretch.

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
Financial Data Analysts · Census & Economic Data Specialists
Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly