Lake Magdalene, FL vs The Villages, FL

Lake Magdalene is moderately more affordable than The Villages, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Lake Magdalene scores 104 compared to 111 for The Villages, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of The Villages can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Magdalene is $1,342/month compared to $1,541/month in The Villages — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Magdalene is more affordable at $335,800 median vs $375,100.

Median household income in Lake Magdalene is $75,606 compared to $76,523 in The Villages (-1.2%). The Villages does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Magdalene spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in The Villages.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (74.5°F vs 72.8°F). Lake Magdalene receives more rainfall at 49.5" per year compared to 43.8" in The Villages.