Can A Chef Afford Rent in Davenport, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.1% of gross income.

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

Davenport median rent
$2,043/mo
Chef salary (Florida)
$59,660/yr
Rent as % of income
41.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,972, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,492/mo in rent. Davenport's median rent of $2,043 exceeds that threshold by $551/mo, putting a chef salary into the rent-burdened range here. A chef works roughly 71.2 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 Davenport, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:

Green Cove Springs, FL
$2,042/mo (41.1% of income)
Fernandina Beach, FL
$2,042/mo (41.1% of income)
Citrus Park, FL
$2,042/mo (41.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a chef afford rent in Davenport, FL?

Median rent in Davenport is $2,043 a month. A typical chef in Florida earns about $59,660 a year, which makes that rent 41.1% 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 Davenport?

Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Florida (~$59,660/yr) supports up to $1,492 a month in rent. Davenport's current median rent is $2,043/mo, which is $551/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a chef in Florida works roughly 71.2 hours a month to cover Davenport's median rent of $2,043.

Where is rent cheaper than Davenport for a chef?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Green Cove Springs ($2,042/mo), Fernandina Beach ($2,042/mo), Citrus Park ($2,042/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 Davenport, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.