Crestview, FL vs The Villages, FL

Crestview is moderately more affordable than The Villages, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Crestview scores 96 compared to 111 for The Villages, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of The Villages 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 $1,541/month in The Villages — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crestview is more affordable at $266,500 median vs $375,100.

Median household income in Crestview is $69,279 compared to $76,523 in The Villages (-9.5%). The higher salaries in The Villages partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Crestview spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in The Villages.