Dunedin, FL vs Jensen Beach, FL

Jensen Beach is moderately more affordable than Dunedin, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Dunedin scores 110 compared to 103 for Jensen Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunedin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunedin is $1,523/month compared to $1,227/month in Jensen Beach — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jensen Beach has cheaper rent, Dunedin actually has lower median home values ($341,700 vs $363,100).

Median household income in Dunedin is $68,068 compared to $63,397 in Jensen Beach (+7.4%). While Dunedin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunedin spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in Jensen Beach.