Veronaa / Getty Images/iStockphotoWhen it comes to affordable places for the middle class in Florida, there are a number of good options. Parkland is easily the best — ranking among the top 20 in the country with almost $100,000 available after cost of living.Also See: Are You Rich or Middle Class? 8 Ways To Tell That Go Beyond Your PaycheckLearn More: How Middle-Class Earners Are Quietly Becoming Millionaires — and How You Can, TooGOBankingRates recently referenced cost-of-living and housing data for American cities with populations of 20,000 or more to find the places the middle class can really afford. Here are the top 10 Florida cities.Also see the most affordable city for the middle class in every state.ParklandMedian middle-class income: $200KAnnual cost of living: $102KLeftover savings: $98KCheck Out: 9 Things the Middle Class Should Consider Downsizing To Save on Monthly ExpensesFind Out: How Much You Need To Earn To Be Upper Middle Class in Every StateTrending Now: Suze Orman’s Secret to a Wealthy Retirement–Have You Made This Money Move?SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images/iStockphotoFleming IslandMedian middle-class income: $119KAnnual cost of living: $58KLeftover savings: $61KAlso See: 10 Things the Middle Class Won’t Be Able To Afford in Less Than a DecadeRichard Cavalleri / Shutterstock.comWestonMedian middle-class income: $141KAnnual cost of living: $86KLeftover savings: $55KMike Focus / Shutterstock.comApollo BeachMedian middle-class income: $113KAnnual cost of living: $59KLeftover savings: $54KSean Pavone / Shutterstock.comLutzMedian middle-class income: $115KAnnual cost of living: $62KLeftover savings: $53KFind More: Here’s How Much the Definition of Middle Class Has Changed in the South©Shutterstock.comOviedoMedian middle-class income: $114KAnnual cost of living: $62KLeftover savings: $52Klittleny / Shutterstock.comWestchaseMedian middle-class income: $120KAnnual cost of living: $68KLeftover savings: $52KESB Professional / Shutterstock.comWesley ChapelMedian middle-class income: $107KAnnual cost of living: $55KLeftover savings: $52KArt Wager / Getty ImagesCooper CityMedian middle-class income: $123KAnnual cost of living: $74KLeftover savings: $48KMichael Warren / Getty ImagesMidwayMedian middle-class income: $91KAnnual cost of living: $44KLeftover savings: $46KEditor’s note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact locations listed.Methodology: GOBankingRates analyzed cities with populations of at least 20,000 to find the most affordable city in each state, using the U.S. Census American Community Survey. Cost of living was calculated using Sperling’s BestPlaces, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, Zillow Home Value Index for February 2025 and Federal Reserve Economic Data. The middle class is defined by Pew Research as two-thirds to double the median household income. The median household income and the total cost of living were used to find the savings left for middle-class households. All data was collected on and is up to date as of March 18, 2025.More From GOBankingRatesMark Cuban: Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect This Class of People the Most5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000How To Get the Most Value From Your Costco Membership in 20257 Wealth-Building Shortcuts Proven To Add $1K to Your Wallet This MonthThis article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 10 Most Affordable Cities in Florida for the Middle Class
