Pembroke Park, FL vs Stuart, FL

Pembroke Park is moderately more affordable than Stuart, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Pembroke Park scores 94 compared to 106 for Stuart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stuart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pembroke Park is $1,532/month compared to $1,540/month in Stuart — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pembroke Park is more affordable at $103,700 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Pembroke Park is $50,710 compared to $64,409 in Stuart (-21.3%). While Stuart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pembroke Park spend roughly 36.3% of their income on rent, more than the 28.7% in Stuart. The Stuart ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Pembroke Park is notably warmer with an average of 77.3°F compared to 73.1°F in Stuart. Pembroke Park receives more rainfall at 62" per year compared to 51.2" in Stuart.