Florida cities
Florida's largest cities ranked on cost, safety, schools, jobs and quality of life. Bradfordville leads the list.
We scored Florida's cities on the same factors as our state rankings, then ranked them. Below are the 10 largest by population. Two scores per city: value (what you get for the cost) and overall livability (everything combined). Tap any city for its full profile.
| # | City | Median home | Rent | Value | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Cape Coral | $255,700 | $1,456 | 60 | 71 |
| 74 | Port St. Lucie | $245,900 | $1,604 | 65 | 59 |
| 88 | Fort Lauderdale | $364,100 | $1,431 | 37 | 56 |
| 91 | Jacksonville | $203,400 | $1,146 | 59 | 56 |
| 102 | Hialeah | $280,000 | $1,313 | 38 | 54 |
| 158 | St. Petersburg | $242,100 | $1,251 | 50 | 43 |
| 190 | Orlando | $283,700 | $1,346 | 30 | 37 |
| 233 | Miami | $369,100 | $1,361 | 12 | 22 |
| 234 | Tampa | $277,700 | $1,249 | 24 | 22 |
| 247 | Tallahassee | $223,400 | $1,072 | 16 | 13 |
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