Citrus Park, FL vs The Villages, FL

The Villages is moderately more affordable than Citrus Park, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Citrus Park scores 118 compared to 111 for The Villages, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Citrus Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Citrus Park is $1,794/month compared to $1,541/month in The Villages — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while The Villages has cheaper rent, Citrus Park actually has lower median home values ($342,400 vs $375,100).

Median household income in Citrus Park is $84,220 compared to $76,523 in The Villages (+10.1%). While Citrus 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 Citrus Park spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in The Villages.