St. Lucie Village, FL vs Virginia Gardens, FL

St. Lucie Village is moderately more affordable than Virginia Gardens, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. St. Lucie Village scores 112 compared to 125 for Virginia Gardens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Virginia Gardens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Lucie Village is $1,307/month compared to $1,614/month in Virginia Gardens — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Lucie Village is more affordable at $444,300 median vs $445,200.

Median household income in St. Lucie Village is $88,095 compared to $72,569 in Virginia Gardens (+21.4%). St. Lucie Village offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Lucie Village spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in Virginia Gardens.

Climate-wise, Virginia Gardens is notably warmer with an average of 77.5°F compared to 73.1°F in St. Lucie Village. Virginia Gardens receives more rainfall at 67.4" per year compared to 51.2" in St. Lucie Village.