Edgewater, FL vs St. Cloud, FL

Edgewater is moderately more affordable than St. Cloud, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Edgewater scores 96 compared to 108 for St. Cloud, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Cloud can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewater is $1,392/month compared to $1,528/month in St. Cloud — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgewater is more affordable at $238,700 median vs $324,100.

Median household income in Edgewater is $58,805 compared to $76,196 in St. Cloud (-22.8%). While St. Cloud is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewater spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 24.1% in St. Cloud.