Orange Park, FL vs Port Richey, FL

Port Richey is moderately more affordable than Orange Park, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Orange Park scores 97 compared to 87 for Port Richey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orange Park is $1,355/month compared to $982/month in Port Richey — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Richey is more affordable at $256,500 median vs $257,400.

Median household income in Orange Park is $74,564 compared to $45,435 in Port Richey (+64.1%). While Orange Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orange Park spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Port Richey.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.4°F vs 70.7°F). Port Richey receives more rainfall at 51.9" per year compared to 47.6" in Orange Park.