Cost of Living in Wildwood-The Villages, FL

How far does a $70,000 salary go in Wildwood-The Villages? Estimated income taxes on that gross salary total approximately $7,241 per year — Florida levies no state income tax, so that figure covers federal tax only. Subtract rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,328/month based on HUD Fair Market Rents for the Wildwood-The Villages metro area) and the estimated annual take-home is $46,823, or roughly $3,902 per month for everything else: food, transportation, savings, and discretionary spending.

The Wildwood-The Villages metro has a cost of living index of 80.2 according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (national average = 100). At 20% below the national average, Wildwood-The Villages is a genuinely affordable metro where everyday expenses stretch further than in most cities.

At a $70,000 salary, the estimated 2-bedroom rent in Wildwood-The Villages represents approximately 23% of gross income. That falls comfortably below the 30% rent-burden guideline, a healthy position for building savings. Florida's zero income tax helps offset the rent burden compared to otherwise similar cities that also levy state income tax.