Clewiston, FL vs Florida Ridge, FL

Clewiston is moderately more affordable than Florida Ridge, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Clewiston scores 79 compared to 91 for Florida Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florida Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clewiston is $729/month compared to $1,209/month in Florida Ridge — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clewiston is more affordable at $210,000 median vs $250,500.

Median household income in Clewiston is $57,110 compared to $64,956 in Florida Ridge (-12.1%). The higher salaries in Florida Ridge partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clewiston spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Florida Ridge.