Pasadena Hills, FL vs Riviera Beach, FL

Pasadena Hills is moderately more affordable than Riviera Beach, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Pasadena Hills scores 97 compared to 110 for Riviera Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riviera Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pasadena Hills is $1,203/month compared to $1,489/month in Riviera Beach — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pasadena Hills is more affordable at $305,300 median vs $311,900.

Median household income in Pasadena Hills is $81,273 compared to $62,152 in Riviera Beach (+30.8%). Pasadena Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pasadena Hills spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.7% in Riviera Beach.

Climate-wise, Riviera Beach is notably warmer with an average of 75.8°F compared to 70.7°F in Pasadena Hills. Riviera Beach receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 51.9" in Pasadena Hills.