Palm Valley, FL vs St. Augustine Beach, FL

St. Augustine Beach is moderately more affordable than Palm Valley, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Palm Valley scores 143 compared to 135 for St. Augustine Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Palm Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Palm Valley is $1,804/month compared to $1,700/month in St. Augustine Beach — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Augustine Beach is more affordable at $590,100 median vs $646,200.

Median household income in Palm Valley is $118,280 compared to $92,661 in St. Augustine Beach (+27.6%). While Palm Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Palm Valley spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in St. Augustine Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (69.5°F vs 71.4°F). Palm Valley receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 47.6" in St. Augustine Beach.