St. James City, FL vs Wilton Manors, FL

St. James City is moderately more affordable than Wilton Manors, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. St. James City scores 128 compared to 135 for Wilton Manors, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilton Manors can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. James City is $2,259/month compared to $1,789/month in Wilton Manors — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilton Manors has cheaper rent, St. James City actually has lower median home values ($284,800 vs $508,300).

Median household income in St. James City is $64,539 compared to $79,390 in Wilton Manors (-18.7%). While Wilton Manors is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. James City spend roughly 42% of their income on rent, more than the 27% in Wilton Manors. The Wilton Manors ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (75.4°F vs 76.8°F). St. James City receives more rainfall at 57.4" per year compared to 56.5" in Wilton Manors.