South Venice, FL vs Winter Garden, FL

South Venice is moderately more affordable than Winter Garden, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. South Venice scores 115 compared to 123 for Winter Garden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winter Garden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Venice is $1,790/month compared to $1,727/month in Winter Garden — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winter Garden has cheaper rent, South Venice actually has lower median home values ($293,600 vs $428,200).

Median household income in South Venice is $72,322 compared to $106,371 in Winter Garden (-32%). While Winter Garden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Venice spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.5% in Winter Garden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (74.1°F vs 73.8°F). Winter Garden receives more rainfall at 51.5" per year compared to 49.1" in South Venice.