Key West, FL vs Weston, FL

Key West is moderately more affordable than Weston, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Key West scores 166 compared to 177 for Weston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Weston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Key West is $2,075/month compared to $2,794/month in Weston — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Key West has cheaper rent, Weston actually has lower median home values ($644,100 vs $816,300).

Median household income in Key West is $78,532 compared to $140,501 in Weston (-44.1%). While Weston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Key West spend roughly 31.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Weston. The Weston ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (78.9°F vs 77.3°F). Weston receives more rainfall at 62" per year compared to 40.4" in Key West.