Lake Worth Beach, FL vs St. Augustine, FL

Lake Worth Beach is moderately more affordable than St. Augustine, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Lake Worth Beach scores 110 compared to 116 for St. Augustine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Augustine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Worth Beach is $1,439/month compared to $1,560/month in St. Augustine — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Worth Beach is more affordable at $329,300 median vs $409,200.

Median household income in Lake Worth Beach is $60,978 compared to $80,473 in St. Augustine (-24.2%). While St. Augustine 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 Worth Beach spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.3% in St. Augustine.

Climate-wise, Lake Worth Beach is notably warmer with an average of 75.8°F compared to 71.4°F in St. Augustine. Lake Worth Beach receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 47.6" in St. Augustine.