Flagler Beach, FL vs Montverde, FL

Flagler Beach is moderately more affordable than Montverde, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Flagler Beach scores 123 compared to 141 for Montverde, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montverde 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 $2,214/month in Montverde — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flagler Beach has cheaper rent, Montverde actually has lower median home values ($468,600 vs $496,800).

Median household income in Flagler Beach is $81,193 compared to $103,250 in Montverde (-21.4%). While Montverde 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 25.7% in Montverde.