Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 101 —
1% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing15% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost21% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates86.7%
College graduates19.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Auburndale Community Redevelopment Agency
The Auburndale Community Redevelopment Agency is responsible for developing and implementing a Community Redevelopment Plan for the designated CRA District, addressing beautification, infrastructure, and economic development. It created two incentive programs—the Redevelopment Grant and the Impact Fee Assistance Grant—to encourage private investment.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes