Port St. John, FL vs Westgate, FL

Westgate is moderately more affordable than Port St. John, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Port St. John scores 108 compared to 100 for Westgate, 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 St. John is $1,679/month compared to $1,341/month in Westgate — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westgate is more affordable at $242,600 median vs $262,700.

Median household income in Port St. John is $84,214 compared to $50,441 in Westgate (+67%). 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 St. John spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, less than the 31.9% in Westgate. The Port St. John ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Westgate is notably warmer with an average of 75.8°F compared to 71.6°F in Port St. John. Westgate receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 48.6" in Port St. John.