Fruitland Park, FL vs Port St. John, FL

Fruitland Park is moderately more affordable than Port St. John, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Fruitland Park scores 101 compared to 108 for Port St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port St. John can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitland Park is $1,131/month compared to $1,679/month in Port St. John — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fruitland Park has cheaper rent, Port St. John actually has lower median home values ($262,700 vs $375,100).

Median household income in Fruitland Park is $78,359 compared to $84,214 in Port St. John (-7%). While Port St. John 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 23.9% in Port St. John.