What’s the Average Cost to Build a House in Florida?
So you want full control over the design of your future home in the Sunshine State? Here's a breakdown of the cost to build a house in Florida.
The Sunshine State gives newcomers plenty of options to build a home, with a wide variety of architectural styles and price ranges to choose from. With one of the longest coastlines of any state in the U.S. — second only to Alaska — beach lovers can find lots of communities in which to build, from Key West to Pensacola, while others flock to Miami, Orlando, or Jacksonville for more urban living. But what’s the cost of building a house in Florida?
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Florida ranks sixth among the cheapest states to build a home. Thanks to the state’s low labor costs, building a home can be affordable in many areas, averaging $142 per square foot.
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