9 Cheapest Places to Live in Florida
3) Dunedin
Located on the west coast of Florida in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area, Dunedin is known for its small-town charm. Its roots date back to early Scottish settlers, who helped to make it one of Florida’s chief trading seaports. Its name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. With a lower than average crime rate, and a reasonable cost of living, it also has the distinction of being the oldest town south of Cedar Key. Home values here average around $193,000, but the cost of living is 4% lower than Florida’s overall average. It’s also highly rated for amenities. Here residents enjoy some of the best beaches in the world. The downtown area is filled with shopping and dining opportunities. Dunedin is also home to the historic Fenway Hotel, known for its famous Jazz Age guest list.
