Biscayne Park, FL vs St. Pete Beach, FL

Biscayne Park, FL and St. Pete Beach, FL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.5% difference in their overall index. Biscayne Park scores 138 while St. Pete Beach scores 141 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Biscayne Park is $1,615/month compared to $1,753/month in St. Pete Beach — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Biscayne Park is more affordable at $606,800 median vs $639,900.

Median household income in Biscayne Park is $84,750 compared to $108,931 in St. Pete Beach (-22.2%). While St. Pete 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 Biscayne Park spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in St. Pete Beach.