Butler Beach, FL vs Sunset, FL

Butler Beach is moderately more affordable than Sunset, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Butler Beach scores 124 compared to 141 for Sunset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sunset can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Butler Beach is $1,682/month compared to $1,894/month in Sunset — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butler Beach is more affordable at $469,100 median vs $537,500.

Median household income in Butler Beach is $76,776 compared to $99,764 in Sunset (-23%). While Sunset is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Butler Beach spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Sunset.