Carrabelle, FL vs Orange Park, FL

Carrabelle is moderately more affordable than Orange Park, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Carrabelle scores 85 compared to 97 for Orange Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrabelle is $1,231/month compared to $1,355/month in Orange Park — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrabelle is more affordable at $149,600 median vs $257,400.

Median household income in Carrabelle is $57,143 compared to $74,564 in Orange Park (-23.4%). While Orange Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrabelle spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Orange Park.