Pine Island Center, FL vs St. Augustine South, FL

Pine Island Center is moderately more affordable than St. Augustine South, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Pine Island Center scores 93 compared to 105 for St. Augustine South, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Augustine South can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pine Island Center is $1,108/month compared to $1,452/month in St. Augustine South — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine Island Center is more affordable at $287,300 median vs $319,200.

Median household income in Pine Island Center is $61,111 compared to $74,873 in St. Augustine South (-18.4%). While St. Augustine South is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pine Island Center spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in St. Augustine South.

Climate-wise, Pine Island Center is notably warmer with an average of 75.4°F compared to 71.4°F in St. Augustine South. Pine Island Center receives more rainfall at 57.4" per year compared to 47.6" in St. Augustine South.