Apollo Beach, FL vs Bee Ridge, FL

Bee Ridge is moderately more affordable than Apollo Beach, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Apollo Beach scores 134 compared to 122 for Bee Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Apollo Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Apollo Beach is $2,087/month compared to $1,833/month in Bee Ridge — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bee Ridge is more affordable at $370,400 median vs $420,200.

Median household income in Apollo Beach is $113,130 compared to $79,375 in Bee Ridge (+42.5%). While Apollo Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Apollo Beach spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Bee Ridge.