New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Union Park, FL

Union Park is moderately more affordable than New Smyrna Beach, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. New Smyrna Beach scores 114 compared to 102 for Union Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Smyrna Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Smyrna Beach is $1,638/month compared to $1,464/month in Union Park — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union Park is more affordable at $272,700 median vs $365,900.

Median household income in New Smyrna Beach is $78,373 compared to $64,481 in Union Park (+21.5%). While New Smyrna Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Smyrna Beach spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Union Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.5°F vs 73.8°F). Union Park receives more rainfall at 51.5" per year compared to 51.3" in New Smyrna Beach.