Goulds, FL vs Lower Grand Lagoon, FL

Lower Grand Lagoon is moderately more affordable than Goulds, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Goulds scores 107 compared to 100 for Lower Grand Lagoon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goulds can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goulds is $1,104/month compared to $1,235/month in Lower Grand Lagoon — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Goulds has cheaper rent, Lower Grand Lagoon actually has lower median home values ($347,300 vs $415,100).

Median household income in Goulds is $58,291 compared to $77,639 in Lower Grand Lagoon (-24.9%). Lower Grand Lagoon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Goulds spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Lower Grand Lagoon.

Climate-wise, Goulds is notably warmer with an average of 76.2°F compared to 68.3°F in Lower Grand Lagoon. Lower Grand Lagoon receives more rainfall at 59.5" per year compared to 56.1" in Goulds.