Haines City, FL vs Port Salerno, FL

Haines City is moderately more affordable than Port Salerno, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Haines City scores 92 compared to 106 for Port Salerno, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Salerno can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haines City is $1,216/month compared to $1,441/month in Port Salerno — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haines City is more affordable at $250,700 median vs $329,000.

Median household income in Haines City is $58,227 compared to $64,051 in Port Salerno (-9.1%). The higher salaries in Port Salerno partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Haines City spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Port Salerno.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (74.6°F vs 73.1°F). Port Salerno receives more rainfall at 51.2" per year compared to 46.1" in Haines City.