Horizon West, FL vs Jacksonville Beach, FL

Jacksonville Beach is moderately more affordable than Horizon West, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Horizon West scores 144 compared to 134 for Jacksonville Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Horizon West can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Horizon West is $2,236/month compared to $1,867/month in Jacksonville Beach — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jacksonville Beach has cheaper rent, Horizon West actually has lower median home values ($498,700 vs $523,600).

Median household income in Horizon West is $123,586 compared to $115,825 in Jacksonville Beach (+6.7%). The higher salaries in Horizon West partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Horizon West spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Jacksonville Beach.

Climate-wise, Horizon West is notably warmer with an average of 73°F compared to 69.5°F in Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Beach receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 51.4" in Horizon West.