9 Cheapest Places to Live in Florida

9) Venice

Small town living at its best, Venice is another west coast Florida town. Utilities and general living expenses fall below the national average here. Parks and beaches are just a short walk or bike ride away. The population is just under 18,000. It consists of a large mainland section, as well as Venice Island, surrounded by a man made inter-coastal waterway. Being on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, residents enjoy all varieties of water activities. It’s also known as the “Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World” for the abundance of fossilized shark’s teeth found on its shores. It even hosts an annual festival to celebrate this distinction. Residents here enjoy the Venice Theater, which holds the honor of being the largest per-capita community theater in the U.S. It’s home to the Venice Symphony. Other amenities include a variety of beaches, golf courses, boat ramps and miles of bicycle paths.