Longwood, FL vs Ormond Beach, FL

Ormond Beach is moderately more affordable than Longwood, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Longwood scores 113 compared to 101 for Ormond Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Longwood is $1,661/month compared to $1,332/month in Ormond Beach — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ormond Beach is more affordable at $320,300 median vs $327,400.

Median household income in Longwood is $77,214 compared to $67,482 in Ormond Beach (+14.4%). While Longwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Longwood spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Ormond Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (73.2°F vs 71.5°F). Ormond Beach receives more rainfall at 51.3" per year compared to 49.6" in Longwood.