Crystal Lake, FL vs Thonotosassa, FL

Crystal Lake is moderately more affordable than Thonotosassa, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Crystal Lake scores 83 compared to 94 for Thonotosassa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thonotosassa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crystal Lake is $1,143/month compared to $1,129/month in Thonotosassa — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thonotosassa has cheaper rent, Crystal Lake actually has lower median home values ($174,900 vs $287,600).

Median household income in Crystal Lake is $47,679 compared to $67,447 in Thonotosassa (-29.3%). While Thonotosassa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crystal Lake spend roughly 28.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Thonotosassa.