Delray Beach, FL vs Venice, FL

Venice is moderately more affordable than Delray Beach, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Delray Beach scores 129 compared to 116 for Venice, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delray Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delray Beach is $1,914/month compared to $1,591/month in Venice — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Venice is more affordable at $381,400 median vs $386,700.

Median household income in Delray Beach is $79,393 compared to $74,340 in Venice (+6.8%). The higher salaries in Delray Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Delray Beach spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 25.7% in Venice.