Cost of Living in Orlando

Who ever wrote this has no idea of the cost of living in Orlando Fl. You have college degreed and a very good job to make that much money " Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $ 4,211.88"
Location: Florida
Ballot year: 2020
Ballot text: Raising Florida’s Minimum Wage Raises minimum wage to $10.00 per hour effective September 30th, 2021. Each September 30th thereafter, minimum wage shall increase by $1.00 per hour until the minimum wage reaches $15.00 per hour on September 30th, 2026. From that point forward, future minimum wage increases shall revert to being adjusted annually for inflation starting September 30th, 2027.
That is what is supposed to be, but nobody is paying that.
To rent a 2/2 apartment in Maitland, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Park, Winter Garden.... with pool, and gym will cost you from $1,900.00 To 3,000.00 You can search it up. Do your homework, don't believe what they wrote here, everything is a lot more expensive than what they posted.

Rents/home prices in Orlando have skyrocketed the past 10 years because of how many people are moving here (especially Puerto Ricans) and how many jobs are being created. It used to be a relatively low cost of living place but now its become much more in line with the rest of the country if not more expensive. I bought my house a year ago for $280,000 but if I bought it 10 years ago it would've been $180,000.

ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR NEW COMERS.

For new comers that don't have a huge amount of money at their disposal, consider living with roommates. You can find rooms to rent near Downtown for about $600-$750/monthly. While renting an single bedroom apartment will cost you $1,200+, plus the application fees (non-refundable) and 3 to 4 deposits.

You can't rely on public transportation in the City, so you will need a car, insurance (obligatory - around $120/monthly), if you don't a license plate be ready to spend $470 plus fees. Uber and Lyft are a good way to get around and avoid such expenses.

When it comes to grocery/market, avoid Publix, Winn-Dixie like a plague. Buy your vegetables and fruits at Walmart and personal items at Dollar General stores. DG Stores offer $5 OFF for purchases over $25 on Saturdays.

Ah, compensation. On a $8-$10/hour range you'll find "seasonal" jobs, like retail/convenience stores. The average people make $11-$14/hour. Some of the occupations are: mechanic, line cook, carpenter, landscaper, driver... For high skilled work, Orlando has a great technology community and lots of startups and they're always head-hunting computer-savvy people.

Expect to work at least 40 hours a week. When hired, employers tend to give you few hours to start, like 20-30 hours/week. So it's always important to discuss that with your employer and always keep in mind your weekly expenses.

Good luck.