Apollo Beach, FL vs Gateway, FL

Gateway is moderately more affordable than Apollo Beach, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Apollo Beach scores 134 compared to 123 for Gateway, 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 $1,784/month in Gateway — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gateway is more affordable at $394,500 median vs $420,200.

Median household income in Apollo Beach is $113,130 compared to $103,161 in Gateway (+9.7%). 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, more than the 20.8% in Gateway.