Destin, FL vs The Acreage, FL

Destin, FL and The Acreage, FL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Destin scores 130 while The Acreage scores 131 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Destin is $1,913/month compared to $1,774/month in The Acreage — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while The Acreage has cheaper rent, Destin actually has lower median home values ($455,100 vs $464,400).

Median household income in Destin is $89,141 compared to $105,405 in The Acreage (-15.4%). While The Acreage 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, more than the 20.2% in The Acreage.