Freeport, FL vs Stuart, FL

Stuart is moderately more affordable than Freeport, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 119 compared to 106 for Stuart, 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 $1,540/month in Stuart — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stuart is more affordable at $291,300 median vs $379,400.

Median household income in Freeport is $89,540 compared to $64,409 in Stuart (+39%). While Freeport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 28.7% in Stuart.