11 Cheapest Places in Florida to Buy a Home

9) Coconut Creek

Located about equidistant between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, it’s nicknamed the “Butterfly Capital of the World.” Coconut Creek is a small city of under 60,000. This city’s claim to fame is Butterfly World, America’s first and largest butterfly house. Here you can wander around the outdoor gardens and view over 80 species of butterflies and hummingbirds. The Promenade is the heart and soul of the city, being the center for citywide events as well as plenty of outdoor shopping and dining. Coconut Creek also has a casino and several nature and wildlife parks. Now is the time to get in on the housing market in Coconut Creek. Two-bedroom condos start for as little as $80,000. Three-bedroom condos range between $120,000 to $150,000. Bonus: Coconut Creek joins Cape Coral on our list as one of the safest places to live.