Fruitland Park, FL vs Hilliard, FL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hilliard is 21.5% cheaper than Fruitland Park. With a cost index of 83 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hilliard to Fruitland Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitland Park is $1,131/month compared to $997/month in Hilliard — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hilliard is more affordable at $216,100 median vs $375,100.

Median household income in Fruitland Park is $78,359 compared to $59,949 in Hilliard (+30.7%). While Fruitland Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fruitland Park spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Hilliard.