Carrollwood, FL vs Jensen Beach, FL

Jensen Beach is moderately more affordable than Carrollwood, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Carrollwood scores 112 compared to 103 for Jensen Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollwood is $1,512/month compared to $1,227/month in Jensen Beach — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jensen Beach is more affordable at $363,100 median vs $366,200.

Median household income in Carrollwood is $76,723 compared to $63,397 in Jensen Beach (+21%). While Carrollwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollwood spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in Jensen Beach.