Lakewood Ranch, FL
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$62,888
across all roles
Cost Index
102
Average
Avg Rent
$1,520/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is Lakewood Ranch?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.45× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 102 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,183/mo, Lakewood Ranch is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
102
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,520
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,183
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$54,750
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.45×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
660
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Lakewood Ranch
By gross annual salary
- $219,070
- $204,220
- $185,730
- $168,160
- 5.Dentists$167,270
- $165,910
- $164,240
- $157,580
- $154,470
- $149,870
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,684/mo
- $9,780/mo
- $8,656/mo
- $7,587/mo
- 5.Dentists$7,533/mo
- $7,450/mo
- $7,348/mo
- $6,943/mo
- $6,754/mo
- $6,474/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Lakewood Ranch
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.