Lely Resort, FL vs World Golf Village, FL

World Golf Village is moderately more affordable than Lely Resort, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Lely Resort scores 148 compared to 131 for World Golf Village, 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 $1,946/month in World Golf Village — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: World Golf Village is more affordable at $447,900 median vs $599,000.

Median household income in Lely Resort is $100,163 compared to $109,731 in World Golf Village (-8.7%). World Golf Village 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 21.3% in World Golf Village.

Climate-wise, Lely Resort is notably warmer with an average of 75.5°F compared to 71.4°F in World Golf Village. Lely Resort receives more rainfall at 49.6" per year compared to 47.6" in World Golf Village.