Treasure Island, FL vs Vilano Beach, FL

Treasure Island is moderately more affordable than Vilano Beach, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Treasure Island scores 128 compared to 151 for Vilano Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vilano Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Treasure Island is $1,496/month compared to $2,205/month in Vilano Beach — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Treasure Island is more affordable at $573,500 median vs $597,600.

Median household income in Treasure Island is $82,340 compared to $128,214 in Vilano Beach (-35.8%). While Vilano Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Treasure Island spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Vilano Beach.

Climate-wise, Treasure Island is notably warmer with an average of 74.7°F compared to 71.4°F in Vilano Beach. Vilano Beach receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 46.7" in Treasure Island.