Can A Chef Afford Rent in Bunnell, FL?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.7% of gross income.

Bunnell rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Bunnell median rent
$1,677/mo
Chef salary (Florida)
$59,660/yr
Rent as % of income
33.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,972, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,492/mo in rent. Bunnell's median rent of $1,677 exceeds that threshold by $185/mo, putting a chef salary into the rent-burdened range here. A chef works roughly 58.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a chef salary

Chef pay varies sharply by restaurant type, with executive chefs at high-end establishments earning materially above the BLS mean. At the national-average chef salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,604 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Florida cities have lower median rent than Bunnell, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:

Fleming Island, FL
$1,676/mo (33.7% of income)
Parker, FL
$1,676/mo (33.7% of income)
Panama City, FL
$1,675/mo (33.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a chef afford rent in Bunnell, FL?

Median rent in Bunnell is $1,677 a month. A typical chef in Florida earns about $59,660 a year, which makes that rent 33.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a chef afford in Bunnell?

Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Florida (~$59,660/yr) supports up to $1,492 a month in rent. Bunnell's current median rent is $1,677/mo, which is $185/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in Bunnell?

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a chef in Florida works roughly 58.5 hours a month to cover Bunnell's median rent of $1,677.

Where is rent cheaper than Bunnell for a chef?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Fleming Island ($1,676/mo), Parker ($1,676/mo), Panama City ($1,675/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Florida state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Bunnell, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.