Crestview, FL vs St. Augustine Shores, FL

Crestview is moderately more affordable than St. Augustine Shores, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Crestview scores 96 compared to 112 for St. Augustine Shores, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Augustine Shores can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crestview is $1,312/month compared to $1,746/month in St. Augustine Shores — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crestview is more affordable at $266,500 median vs $290,000.

Median household income in Crestview is $69,279 compared to $72,724 in St. Augustine Shores (-4.7%). St. Augustine Shores does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Crestview spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 28.8% in St. Augustine Shores.