Lely Resort, FL vs Wekiwa Springs, FL

Wekiwa Springs is moderately more affordable than Lely Resort, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Lely Resort scores 148 compared to 129 for Wekiwa Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lely Resort can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lely Resort is $2,028/month compared to $1,914/month in Wekiwa Springs — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wekiwa Springs is more affordable at $429,600 median vs $599,000.

Median household income in Lely Resort is $100,163 compared to $113,067 in Wekiwa Springs (-11.4%). Wekiwa Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lely Resort spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Wekiwa Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (75.5°F vs 73.8°F). Wekiwa Springs receives more rainfall at 51.5" per year compared to 49.6" in Lely Resort.