Sawgrass, FL vs Sunset, FL

Sunset is moderately more affordable than Sawgrass, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Sawgrass scores 161 compared to 141 for Sunset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sawgrass can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sawgrass is $1,884/month compared to $1,894/month in Sunset — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sawgrass has cheaper rent, Sunset actually has lower median home values ($537,500 vs $841,600).

Median household income in Sawgrass is $121,519 compared to $99,764 in Sunset (+21.8%). While Sawgrass is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sawgrass spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Sunset.

Climate-wise, Sunset is notably warmer with an average of 77.4°F compared to 69.5°F in Sawgrass. Sawgrass receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 51" in Sunset.