Cost of Living in Miami, United States

Miami has a cost of living index of 75/100 (New York = 100). It is 25% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

75/100
Cost Index
$4,950/mo
Median Income
40/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,677/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,800/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,600/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 60/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.43/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.23/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.6/kg
Dining OutScore: 58/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 50/100
Monthly Transit Pass$85/month
One-Way Ticket$2.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.85/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$205/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$65/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$60/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$75/visit
Dentist Visit$106/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
EntertainmentScore: 55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$17/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$20/ticket
FitnessScore: 50/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$23/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

145 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Wynwood, Design District, Brickell

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami cheap to live in?

Miami has a cost of living index of 75/100, where New York = 100. It is 25% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,500–$2,100 per month.

How much does rent cost in Miami?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Miami costs approximately $2,677/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,800/month.

Is Miami good for digital nomads?

Miami has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 145 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Miami?

The median net monthly salary in Miami is approximately $4,950 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

How does Miami compare to New York for cost of living?

Miami (cost index 75) is 25% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $625/month by moving from New York to Miami.

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