Cortez, FL vs Longwood, FL

Longwood is moderately more affordable than Cortez, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Cortez scores 126 compared to 113 for Longwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cortez can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cortez is $1,912/month compared to $1,661/month in Longwood — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longwood is more affordable at $327,400 median vs $388,500.

Median household income in Cortez is $76,915 compared to $77,214 in Longwood (-0.4%). Longwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cortez spend roughly 29.8% of their income on rent, more than the 25.8% in Longwood.