Cost of Living in Quincy, FL
Cost of Living in Quincy, FL has an overall index of 71, 29% below the U.S. baseline of 100. The typical home value is $101,700; typical monthly rent is $1,022; and median household income is $34,126.
Cost index: committed city housing/rent inputs and BEA 2024 metro-area price parities. Home value: Census ACS 2023 fallback place estimate. Rent: Census ACS 2023 fallback place estimate. A place-level signal, not a personal affordability decision or financial recommendation.
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Living in Quincy
Is Quincy, FL an affordable place to live?+
Yes — everyday expenses in Quincy run about 29% below the US average (Cost Index: 71). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued around $101,700, compared to the $303,400 national median. Monthly rent is $1,022, versus $1,348 nationally.
How does Quincy fit a household housing budget?+
Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,022, while local median household income is $34,126. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 36% before utilities and other costs. Use that as a planning signal for whether the place looks manageable under your own household assumptions.
How much are taxes in Quincy, FL?+
This model applies no broad Florida wage-income tax. Applying the 0.86% state-level effective owner-occupied proxy to a home worth $101,700 gives a planning estimate near $875 per year; it is not a city, county, parcel, or individual tax bill. State plus average local sales-tax context is around 7.01%.
How much does it cost to rent in Quincy, FL?+
The typical monthly rent in Quincy is around $1,022. That's roughly 24% lower than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $101,700, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.
How much does a house cost in Quincy, FL?+
The typical home value in Quincy is $101,700. With 20% down and the committed 6.11% national 30-year fixed benchmark as of 2026-03-12, principal and interest are roughly $494/month before property tax and insurance. This is a planning estimate, not a local lender quote. About 59% of residents here own their homes.
Are groceries and utilities expensive in Quincy?+
Grocery prices in Quincy 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 Quincy, FL like to live in?+
Quincy is a small town with a population of about 7,818. The median age of residents is 34.4, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 43.68%, above the national average of 12.4%.