East Milton, FL vs Fellsmere, FL

Fellsmere is moderately more affordable than East Milton, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. East Milton scores 86 compared to 77 for Fellsmere, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Milton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Milton is $1,181/month compared to $1,079/month in Fellsmere — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fellsmere is more affordable at $123,400 median vs $199,900.

Median household income in East Milton is $61,922 compared to $47,335 in Fellsmere (+30.8%). While East Milton 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 Milton spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Fellsmere.