Can A Software Developer Afford Rent in The Crossings, FL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.2% of gross income.

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

The Crossings median rent
$2,701/mo
Software Developer salary (Florida)
$128,442/yr
Rent as % of income
25.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $10,704, and the 30% rule supports up to $3,211/mo in rent. The Crossings's median rent of $2,701 leaves roughly $510/mo of headroom under that threshold. A software developer works roughly 43.7 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a software developer salary

Software developer pay is among the highest of any large occupation, which makes rent affordability comfortable in nearly every US city. The interesting question for developers is not whether they can afford rent, but how much surplus is left after rent in different markets. At the national-average developer salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,453 a month in rent — well above the median rent in even the most expensive US metros. The per-city pages quantify how much paycheck remains after typical local rent at the local developer-pay estimate.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Florida cities have lower median rent than The Crossings, which improves the affordability math on a software developer salary:

Indialantic, FL
$2,698/mo (25.2% of income)
Royal Palm Beach, FL
$2,698/mo (25.2% of income)
Neptune Beach, FL
$2,698/mo (25.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a software developer afford rent in The Crossings, FL?

Median rent in The Crossings is $2,701 a month. A typical software developer in Florida earns about $128,442 a year, which makes that rent 25.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a software developer afford in The Crossings?

Using the 30% rule, a software developer salary in Florida (~$128,442/yr) supports up to $3,211 a month in rent. The Crossings's current median rent is $2,701/mo, which leaves a $510/mo buffer.

How many hours does a software developer work to cover rent in The Crossings?

At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a software developer in Florida works roughly 43.7 hours a month to cover The Crossings's median rent of $2,701.

Where is rent cheaper than The Crossings for a software developer?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Indialantic ($2,698/mo), Royal Palm Beach ($2,698/mo), Neptune Beach ($2,698/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a software developer salary.

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