In Florida, most child support projects cost between $5,000 and $30,000 per year, with a typical price near $15,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical child support cost
$5,000 – $30,000
per year · typical $15,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Child support cost breakdown
- Low income (under $30k)$2,000 – $8,000typical $5,000
- Middle income ($30k-$75k)$8,000 – $20,000typical $15,000
- High income (over $75k)$20,000 – $60,000typical $30,000
At a glance
- Typical range$5,000 – $30,000
- Unitper year
- Cities covered121
What Child Support costs
Amounts are determined by state guidelines using parents' incomes and custody split. Support covers basic needs like housing, food, and education. Payments typically continue until the child is 18 or graduates high school.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated?
Each state has guidelines based on parents' gross incomes, number of children, and custody time. Some use income shares model, others percentage of noncustodial parent's income.
What factors affect child support amounts?
Parental incomes, number of children, custody arrangement, healthcare and child care costs, and deviations for extraordinary expenses like private school.
Can I reduce my child support payments?
You can request a modification if your income drops or the child's needs change. You cannot unilaterally stop paying. Document all expenses and consult a family attorney.