Flagler Beach, FL vs Minneola, FL

Flagler Beach is moderately more affordable than Minneola, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Flagler Beach scores 123 compared to 130 for Minneola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Minneola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flagler Beach is $1,581/month compared to $2,064/month in Minneola — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flagler Beach has cheaper rent, Minneola actually has lower median home values ($386,700 vs $496,800).

Median household income in Flagler Beach is $81,193 compared to $102,968 in Minneola (-21.1%). While Minneola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flagler Beach spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in Minneola.