Longwood, FL vs Winter Garden, FL

Longwood is moderately more affordable than Winter Garden, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Longwood scores 113 compared to 123 for Winter Garden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winter Garden 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 $1,727/month in Winter Garden — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longwood is more affordable at $327,400 median vs $428,200.

Median household income in Longwood is $77,214 compared to $106,371 in Winter Garden (-27.4%). While Winter Garden 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 19.5% in Winter Garden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (73.2°F vs 73.8°F). Winter Garden receives more rainfall at 51.5" per year compared to 49.6" in Longwood.