Haines City, FL vs Union Park, FL

Haines City is moderately more affordable than Union Park, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Haines City scores 92 compared to 102 for Union Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union Park 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 $1,464/month in Union Park — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haines City is more affordable at $250,700 median vs $272,700.

Median household income in Haines City is $58,227 compared to $64,481 in Union Park (-9.7%). The higher salaries in Union Park 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 27.2% in Union Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (74.6°F vs 73.8°F). Union Park receives more rainfall at 51.5" per year compared to 46.1" in Haines City.