Cost of living in Miami for singles and couples. Hint: its rising

The cost of living in Miami-Dade with, and without, children went up again for 2025. You’re going to need about $2,000 to $4,000 a year more in 2025 compared with 2024 for couples.

Singles

▪ One adult and no children: hourly wage $24.77; annual salary $51,528.

▪ One adult and one child: hourly wage $40.55; annual salary $84,344.

▪ One adult and two children: hourly wage $49.02; annual salary $101,962.

▪ One adult and three children: hourly wage $61.92; $128,787.

Couples

▪ Two adults with one working, no children: hourly wage $33.58; annual salary $69,850.

▪ Two adults with one working, one child: hourly wage $40.06; annual salary $83,334.

▪ Two adults with one working, two children: hourly wage $43.52; annual salary $90,529.

▪ Two adults with one working, three children: hourly wage $51.08; annual salary $106,252.