Crystal River, FL vs Green Cove Springs, FL

Crystal River is moderately more affordable than Green Cove Springs, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Crystal River scores 85 compared to 97 for Green Cove Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Green Cove Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crystal River is $913/month compared to $1,285/month in Green Cove Springs — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crystal River has cheaper rent, Green Cove Springs actually has lower median home values ($283,200 vs $290,900).

Median household income in Crystal River is $52,112 compared to $66,907 in Green Cove Springs (-22.1%). While Green Cove Springs 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 River spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Green Cove Springs.