Cost of Living in North Port, FL
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
102.4
U.S. average = 100 · #54 of 387
Median wage
$47,440
all jobs · $3,358/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,686
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in North Port, FL to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in North Port, FL vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.4 | +2.4% |
| Housing | 128.0 | +28.0% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 88.2 | −11.8% |
| Other services | 98.9 | −1.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in North Port, FL
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,418 | $56,720/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,686 | $67,440/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,958 | $78,320/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,537 | $101,480/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,027 | $121,080/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in North Port, FL
Your take-home pay
$40,298
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,358Monthly
$1,679Twice a month
$1,550Every 2 weeks
$19.37Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,513
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,941
- Medicare (1.45%)$688
- Florida income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,298
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in North Port, FL
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | $228,678 | $223,281 |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | $202,954 | $198,164 |
| Dentists, General | $239,200+ | $177,832 | $173,635 |
| Financial Manager | $145,450 | $110,681 | $108,069 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $142,620 | $108,747 | $106,180 |
| Physician Assistant | $142,510 | $108,672 | $106,107 |
| Pharmacist | $138,760 | $106,108 | $103,604 |
| Lawyer | $136,910 | $104,844 | $102,370 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,470 | $103,176 | $100,741 |
| Software Developer | $131,890 | $101,413 | $99,020 |
| Marketing Manager | $128,320 | $98,973 | $96,637 |
| Sales Manager | $124,820 | $96,580 | $94,301 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $122,770 | $95,179 | $92,933 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $106,560 | $83,795 | $81,817 |
| Occupational Therapist | $104,030 | $82,015 | $80,080 |
| Physical Therapist | $104,020 | $82,008 | $80,073 |
| Construction Manager | $103,240 | $81,459 | $79,537 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,350 | $78,019 | $76,178 |
| Project Management Specialist | $96,510 | $76,725 | $74,914 |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,930 | $76,317 | $74,516 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is North Port, FL expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area are 102.4% of the U.S. average, with housing at 128.0%. It is the #54 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in North Port, FL?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $61,450 in North Port, FL (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $47,440.
How much is rent in North Port, FL?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for North Port, FL are $1,418 for a studio, $1,686 for one bedroom, $1,958 for two bedrooms and $2,537 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in North Port, FL
Management Occupations
- Financial Manager — $145,450
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $142,620
- Marketing Manager — $128,320
- Sales Manager — $124,820
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $122,770
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $106,560
- Construction Manager — $103,240
- General and Operations Manager — $94,900
- Food Service Manager — $74,260
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $70,210
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $96,510
- Management Analyst — $88,710
- Personal Financial Advisor — $82,100
- Accountant and Auditor — $81,090
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $79,970
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $78,900
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $73,260
- Cost Estimator — $72,210
- Compliance Officer — $68,310
- Human Resources Specialist — $67,100
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $65,500
- Training and Development Specialist — $61,410
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $131,890
- Computer Systems Analyst — $98,350
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $84,350
- Computer User Support Specialist — $55,980
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Civil Engineer — $86,170
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $61,670
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $61,200
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $45,750
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $136,910
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $60,070
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $66,670
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $63,900
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $63,380
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $62,370
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $45,240
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $40,000
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $35,920
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $33,700
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Public Relations Specialist — $60,870
- Coach and Scout — $48,860
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Family Medicine Physician — $239,200+
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Dentists, General — $239,200+
- Physician Assistant — $142,510
- Pharmacist — $138,760
- Nurse Practitioner — $134,470
- Occupational Therapist — $104,030
- Physical Therapist — $104,020
- Dental Hygienist — $95,930
- Registered Nurse — $86,130
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $81,480
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $67,530
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $63,770
- Paramedic — $58,860
- Medical Records Specialist — $49,420
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician — $46,290
- Pharmacy Technician — $45,530
- Psychiatric Technician — $38,010
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Physical Therapist Assistant — $69,380
- Dental Assistant — $48,190
- Medical Assistant — $45,620
- Nursing Assistant — $39,950
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,400
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $75,820
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $66,150
- Firefighter — $62,120
- Security Guard — $37,040
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Chef and Head Cook — $60,180
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $46,280
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $37,620
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,440
- Food Preparation Worker — $37,320
- Waiter and Waitress — $36,660
- Bartender — $34,500
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $33,970
- Cooks, Fast Food — $32,900
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $31,470
- Dishwasher — $31,370
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $30,010
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $30,000
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $51,450
- Pest Control Worker — $44,830
- First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $44,280
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $37,200
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,530
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $33,960
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $47,300
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $39,660
- Recreation Worker — $36,860
- Animal Caretaker — $32,130
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $29,690
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $29,550
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $63,240
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $62,890
- Insurance Sales Agent — $62,350
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $57,780
- Real Estate Sales Agent — $49,260
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $49,130
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $39,630
- Parts Salesperson — $38,480
- Retail Salesperson — $35,160
- Cashier — $31,240
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $67,090
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $65,810
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,070
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $51,260
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,460
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $49,800
- Teller — $46,840
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $46,380
- Office Clerks, General — $45,630
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $45,490
- Customer Service Representative — $42,310
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — $41,460
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $40,630
- Bill and Account Collector — $40,210
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $37,440
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $35,220
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $77,160
- Construction and Building Inspector — $61,890
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $58,150
- Carpenter — $52,000
- Electrician — $51,930
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $49,460
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher — $49,440
- Roofer — $48,860
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $48,470
- Construction Laborer — $45,390
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $78,100
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $60,340
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $59,070
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $51,970
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $48,030
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $47,070
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $64,070
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $51,820
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,090
- Butcher and Meat Cutter — $46,350
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $44,530
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $38,240
- Baker — $35,980
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker — $33,440
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $60,080
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $50,890
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $44,500
- Light Truck Driver — $41,600
- Driver/Sales Worker — $40,040
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $38,790
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,130
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $35,990
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $33,420
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $28,310