Altamonte Springs, FL vs Longwood, FL

Altamonte Springs is moderately more affordable than Longwood, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Altamonte Springs scores 106 compared to 113 for Longwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altamonte Springs is $1,624/month compared to $1,661/month in Longwood — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Altamonte Springs is more affordable at $263,600 median vs $327,400.

Median household income in Altamonte Springs is $64,106 compared to $77,214 in Longwood (-17%). While Longwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altamonte Springs spend roughly 30.4% of their income on rent, more than the 25.8% in Longwood. The Longwood ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.