Macclenny, FL vs Silver Lake, FL

Macclenny is moderately more affordable than Silver Lake, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Macclenny scores 93 compared to 100 for Silver Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Macclenny is $1,294/month compared to $1,306/month in Silver Lake — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Macclenny is more affordable at $227,500 median vs $299,000.

Median household income in Macclenny is $63,640 compared to $75,709 in Silver Lake (-15.9%). While Silver Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Macclenny spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Silver Lake.

Climate-wise, Silver Lake is notably warmer with an average of 72.8°F compared to 68.6°F in Macclenny. Macclenny receives more rainfall at 50.8" per year compared to 43.8" in Silver Lake.