Freeport, FL vs Oriole Beach, FL

Oriole Beach is moderately more affordable than Freeport, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 119 compared to 110 for Oriole Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Freeport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeport is $1,769/month compared to $1,578/month in Oriole Beach — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oriole Beach is more affordable at $346,600 median vs $379,400.

Median household income in Freeport is $89,540 compared to $87,056 in Oriole Beach (+2.9%). Freeport does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Oriole Beach.