Lely, FL vs Port Salerno, FL

Port Salerno is moderately more affordable than Lely, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Lely scores 116 compared to 106 for Port Salerno, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lely can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lely is $1,826/month compared to $1,441/month in Port Salerno — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Salerno has cheaper rent, Lely actually has lower median home values ($290,400 vs $329,000).

Median household income in Lely is $65,029 compared to $64,051 in Port Salerno (+1.5%). Lely 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 Lely spend roughly 33.7% of their income on rent, more than the 27% in Port Salerno. The Port Salerno ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (75.5°F vs 73.1°F). Port Salerno receives more rainfall at 51.2" per year compared to 49.6" in Lely.