East Lake-Orient Park, FL vs The Villages, FL

East Lake-Orient Park is moderately more affordable than The Villages, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. East Lake-Orient Park scores 97 compared to 111 for The Villages, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of The Villages can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Lake-Orient Park is $1,417/month compared to $1,541/month in The Villages — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Lake-Orient Park is more affordable at $221,500 median vs $375,100.

Median household income in East Lake-Orient Park is $56,623 compared to $76,523 in The Villages (-26%). While The Villages is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Lake-Orient Park spend roughly 30% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in The Villages.