Port St. Joe, FL vs Rotonda, FL

Rotonda is moderately more affordable than Port St. Joe, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Port St. Joe scores 98 compared to 92 for Rotonda, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port St. Joe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Port St. Joe is $1,342/month compared to $970/month in Rotonda — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rotonda has cheaper rent, Port St. Joe actually has lower median home values ($280,600 vs $340,700).

Median household income in Port St. Joe is $60,347 compared to $67,383 in Rotonda (-10.4%). Rotonda offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Port St. Joe spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Rotonda.

Climate-wise, Rotonda is notably warmer with an average of 74.3°F compared to 69.1°F in Port St. Joe. Port St. Joe receives more rainfall at 53.1" per year compared to 53" in Rotonda.