9 Cheapest Places to Live in Florida

6) Port Orange

Located six miles from Daytona Beach, Port Orange has a larger population with around 60,000 residents. The cost of living here is 20% lower than the national average. The median home price is around $180,000, which is a bit higher than Florida’s overall average. Its violent crime rate is 80% lower than the state average. Residents enjoy access to beaches, golf courses and the nearby Daytona Raceway. Port Orange is also home to The Dunlawton Sugar Mill & Botanical Gardens. Situated on a 10-acre preserve, this former sugar plantation is the site of the famous second war of the Seminoles, which destroyed the Sugar Mill. The ruins of the battle are still present on the property among the beauty of its gardens. Residents also enjoy The Port Orange City Center, with its lake, fountains and a variety of area birds.

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