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Beyond its tropical climate and stunning coastline, Florida stands out as an affordable place to call home. With no state income tax and relatively low property taxes<\/a>, homeownership here is well within reach. If you\u2019re looking to score a great deal<\/a> on your next home purchase, consider the cheapest places to buy a house in Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Working with a knowledgable buyer’s agent is your key to success when buying a home in Florida. Use HomeLight’s agent matching tool to find a top agent in your area in under two minutes.<\/p>\n \n

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Whether you prefer a peaceful coastal retreat or a lively city atmosphere, you\u2019ll find budget-friendly home options across the state. In this article, we analyzed median home sale prices, along with median household income and property taxes, to list the cheapest places to buy a house in Florida.<\/p>\n

We also used the cost of living index<\/a> and cost of utilities index from BestPlaces, which measure how local costs compare with the U.S. average, with 100 representing the national average, scores below 100 indicating lower costs, and scores above 100 indicating higher costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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