Citrus Hills, FL vs Lutz, FL

Citrus Hills is moderately more affordable than Lutz, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Citrus Hills scores 111 compared to 123 for Lutz, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lutz can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Citrus Hills is $1,486/month compared to $1,648/month in Lutz — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Citrus Hills is more affordable at $392,300 median vs $451,800.

Median household income in Citrus Hills is $84,091 compared to $114,516 in Lutz (-26.6%). While Lutz is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Citrus Hills spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Lutz.