Howey-in-the-Hills, FL vs St. Augustine Beach, FL

Howey-in-the-Hills is moderately more affordable than St. Augustine Beach, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Howey-in-the-Hills scores 115 compared to 135 for St. Augustine Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Augustine Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howey-in-the-Hills is $1,651/month compared to $1,700/month in St. Augustine Beach — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howey-in-the-Hills is more affordable at $362,300 median vs $590,100.

Median household income in Howey-in-the-Hills is $93,403 compared to $92,661 in St. Augustine Beach (+0.8%). Howey-in-the-Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Howey-in-the-Hills spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in St. Augustine Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (72.8°F vs 71.4°F). St. Augustine Beach receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 43.8" in Howey-in-the-Hills.