Orange Park, FL vs Venice Gardens, FL

Orange Park is moderately more affordable than Venice Gardens, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Orange Park scores 97 compared to 106 for Venice Gardens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Venice Gardens 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 $1,432/month in Venice Gardens — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orange Park is more affordable at $257,400 median vs $315,700.

Median household income in Orange Park is $74,564 compared to $71,000 in Venice Gardens (+5%). Orange Park offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Orange Park spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Venice Gardens.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.4°F vs 74.1°F). Venice Gardens receives more rainfall at 49.1" per year compared to 47.6" in Orange Park.