Hollywood, FL vs St. Cloud, FL

St. Cloud is moderately more affordable than Hollywood, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Hollywood scores 117 compared to 108 for St. Cloud, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hollywood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hollywood is $1,555/month compared to $1,528/month in St. Cloud — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Cloud is more affordable at $324,100 median vs $374,200.

Median household income in Hollywood is $65,359 compared to $76,196 in St. Cloud (-14.2%). 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 Hollywood spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.1% in St. Cloud.

Climate-wise, Hollywood is notably warmer with an average of 77.2°F compared to 73°F in St. Cloud. Hollywood receives more rainfall at 60.9" per year compared to 51.4" in St. Cloud.