Destin, FL vs Meadow Woods, FL

Meadow Woods is moderately more affordable than Destin, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Destin scores 130 compared to 121 for Meadow Woods, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Destin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Destin is $1,913/month compared to $1,859/month in Meadow Woods — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadow Woods is more affordable at $351,600 median vs $455,100.

Median household income in Destin is $89,141 compared to $77,124 in Meadow Woods (+15.6%). While Destin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Destin spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.9% in Meadow Woods.