Fairview Shores, FL vs New Smyrna Beach, FL

Fairview Shores is moderately more affordable than New Smyrna Beach, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Fairview Shores scores 99 compared to 114 for New Smyrna Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Smyrna Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview Shores is $1,246/month compared to $1,638/month in New Smyrna Beach — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairview Shores is more affordable at $315,200 median vs $365,900.

Median household income in Fairview Shores is $61,387 compared to $78,373 in New Smyrna Beach (-21.7%). While New Smyrna Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview Shores spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in New Smyrna Beach.