Lake Alfred, FL vs Lynn Haven, FL

Lake Alfred is moderately more affordable than Lynn Haven, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Lake Alfred scores 94 compared to 106 for Lynn Haven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lynn Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Alfred is $1,348/month compared to $1,577/month in Lynn Haven — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Alfred is more affordable at $226,800 median vs $286,700.

Median household income in Lake Alfred is $68,854 compared to $83,093 in Lynn Haven (-17.1%). While Lynn Haven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Alfred spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Lynn Haven.

Climate-wise, Lake Alfred is notably warmer with an average of 74.6°F compared to 68.3°F in Lynn Haven. Lynn Haven receives more rainfall at 59.5" per year compared to 46.1" in Lake Alfred.