Bloomingdale, FL vs Delray Beach, FL

Bloomingdale, FL and Delray Beach, FL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Bloomingdale scores 131 while Delray Beach scores 129 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 Bloomingdale is $2,129/month compared to $1,914/month in Delray Beach — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delray Beach has cheaper rent, Bloomingdale actually has lower median home values ($377,000 vs $386,700).

Median household income in Bloomingdale is $107,313 compared to $79,393 in Delray Beach (+35.2%). While Bloomingdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomingdale spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.9% in Delray Beach.