Highland Beach, FL vs Ocean Ridge, FL

Ocean Ridge is moderately more affordable than Highland Beach, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Highland Beach scores 213 compared to 186 for Ocean Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland Beach is $3,501/month compared to $1,987/month in Ocean Ridge — a 76% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ocean Ridge has cheaper rent, Highland Beach actually has lower median home values ($825,200 vs $1,059,000).

Median household income in Highland Beach is $142,363 compared to $111,023 in Ocean Ridge (+28.2%). While Highland Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland Beach spend roughly 29.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Ocean Ridge.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (77.2°F vs 75.8°F). Ocean Ridge receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 55.6" in Highland Beach.