Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL vs Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

Upper Grand Lagoon is moderately more affordable than Lochmoor Waterway Estates, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Lochmoor Waterway Estates scores 121 compared to 111 for Upper Grand Lagoon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lochmoor Waterway Estates can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lochmoor Waterway Estates is $1,898/month compared to $1,570/month in Upper Grand Lagoon — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Upper Grand Lagoon has cheaper rent, Lochmoor Waterway Estates actually has lower median home values ($335,600 vs $351,400).

Median household income in Lochmoor Waterway Estates is $87,606 compared to $73,438 in Upper Grand Lagoon (+19.3%). While Lochmoor Waterway Estates is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lochmoor Waterway Estates spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 25.7% in Upper Grand Lagoon.

Climate-wise, Lochmoor Waterway Estates is notably warmer with an average of 75.4°F compared to 68.3°F in Upper Grand Lagoon. Upper Grand Lagoon receives more rainfall at 59.5" per year compared to 57.4" in Lochmoor Waterway Estates.