Apollo Beach, FL vs Richmond Heights, FL

Richmond Heights is moderately more affordable than Apollo Beach, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Apollo Beach scores 134 compared to 117 for Richmond Heights, 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 $1,630/month in Richmond Heights — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Richmond Heights is more affordable at $344,200 median vs $420,200.

Median household income in Apollo Beach is $113,130 compared to $63,750 in Richmond Heights (+77.5%). 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 30.7% in Richmond Heights. The Apollo Beach ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.