Hobe Sound, FL vs St. Augustine South, FL

Hobe Sound is moderately more affordable than St. Augustine South, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Hobe Sound scores 98 compared to 105 for St. Augustine South, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Augustine South can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hobe Sound is $1,184/month compared to $1,452/month in St. Augustine South — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hobe Sound has cheaper rent, St. Augustine South actually has lower median home values ($319,200 vs $323,700).

Median household income in Hobe Sound is $63,233 compared to $74,873 in St. Augustine South (-15.5%). While St. Augustine South is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hobe Sound spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in St. Augustine South.

Climate-wise, Hobe Sound is notably warmer with an average of 75.8°F compared to 71.4°F in St. Augustine South. Hobe Sound receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 47.6" in St. Augustine South.