Question 1

What is the cost of living in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?

Accepted Answer

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 101.42, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 1.4% more than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,972/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, the average median wage is $131,338. The single highest-paying occupation here is Radiologists at $475,440/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL are: 1) Radiologists at $475,440; 2) Dentists, All Other Specialists at $469,750; 3) Obstetricians and Gynecologists at $337,410; 4) General Internal Medicine Physicians at $324,150; 5) Psychiatrists at $320,250. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL is $1,972/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
91	Emergency Management Directors	Management	$93K	$44.8/hr
92	Dental Hygienists	Healthcare	$93K	$44.5/hr
93	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	Repair & Maintenance	$92K	$44.44/hr
94	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	Technology	$92K	$44.14/hr
95	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	Engineering	$91K	$43.83/hr
96	Special Effects Artists and Animators	Arts & Media	$91K	$43.82/hr
97	Financial and Investment Analysts	Business & Finance	$90K	$43.28/hr
98	Advertising and Promotions Managers	Management	$90K	$43.24/hr
99	Administrative Services Managers	Management	$90K	$43.22/hr
100	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	Healthcare	$89K	$42.65/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Highest paying careers in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford

Affordability snapshot: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford