Ormond Beach, FL vs St. Augustine, FL

Ormond Beach is moderately more affordable than St. Augustine, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Ormond Beach scores 101 compared to 116 for St. Augustine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Augustine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ormond Beach is $1,332/month compared to $1,560/month in St. Augustine — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ormond Beach is more affordable at $320,300 median vs $409,200.

Median household income in Ormond Beach is $67,482 compared to $80,473 in St. Augustine (-16.1%). While St. Augustine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ormond Beach spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.3% in St. Augustine.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.5°F vs 71.4°F). Ormond Beach receives more rainfall at 51.3" per year compared to 47.6" in St. Augustine.