Goulds, FL vs Mary Esther, FL

Mary Esther is moderately more affordable than Goulds, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Goulds scores 107 compared to 101 for Mary Esther, 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 $1,517/month in Mary Esther — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Goulds has cheaper rent, Mary Esther actually has lower median home values ($255,300 vs $415,100).

Median household income in Goulds is $58,291 compared to $76,510 in Mary Esther (-23.8%). Mary Esther 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, less than the 23.8% in Mary Esther.

Climate-wise, Goulds is notably warmer with an average of 76.2°F compared to 69.8°F in Mary Esther. Goulds receives more rainfall at 56.1" per year compared to 55.4" in Mary Esther.