Hialeah Gardens, FL vs St. Cloud, FL

St. Cloud is moderately more affordable than Hialeah Gardens, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Hialeah Gardens scores 120 compared to 108 for St. Cloud, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hialeah Gardens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hialeah Gardens is $1,798/month compared to $1,528/month in St. Cloud — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Cloud has cheaper rent, Hialeah Gardens actually has lower median home values ($319,200 vs $324,100).

Median household income in Hialeah Gardens is $60,855 compared to $76,196 in St. Cloud (-20.1%). St. Cloud offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hialeah Gardens spend roughly 35.5% of their income on rent, more than the 24.1% in St. Cloud. The St. Cloud ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Hialeah Gardens is notably warmer with an average of 76.9°F compared to 73°F in St. Cloud. Hialeah Gardens receives more rainfall at 62.7" per year compared to 51.4" in St. Cloud.