Port Orange, FL vs Port St. John, FL

Port Orange is moderately more affordable than Port St. John, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Port Orange scores 102 compared to 108 for Port St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port St. John can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Port Orange is $1,448/month compared to $1,679/month in Port St. John — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Orange has cheaper rent, Port St. John actually has lower median home values ($262,700 vs $287,900).

Median household income in Port Orange is $68,955 compared to $84,214 in Port St. John (-18.1%). While Port St. John is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Port Orange spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Port St. John.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.5°F vs 71.6°F). Port Orange receives more rainfall at 51.3" per year compared to 48.6" in Port St. John.