Maitland, FL vs Treasure Island, FL

Treasure Island is moderately more affordable than Maitland, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Maitland scores 137 compared to 128 for Treasure Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maitland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maitland is $1,930/month compared to $1,496/month in Treasure Island — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Treasure Island has cheaper rent, Maitland actually has lower median home values ($526,400 vs $573,500).

Median household income in Maitland is $93,318 compared to $82,340 in Treasure Island (+13.3%). While Maitland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maitland spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Treasure Island.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (73.8°F vs 74.7°F). Maitland receives more rainfall at 51.5" per year compared to 46.7" in Treasure Island.