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Lighthouse Point, FL vs Destin, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Destin or is it cheaper to live in Lighthouse Point?
- Destin is 8.7% less expensive than Lighthouse Point.

Which city has more affordable housing, Destin or Lighthouse Point?
- Destin housing costs are 14.6% less expensive than Lighthouse Point housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lighthouse Point or is Health Care more affordable in Destin.
- Health related expenses are 5.0% more in Destin.
 Lighthouse Point, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.9100
 Food & Groceries104.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.2100
 Housing196.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$605,200$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.3100
 Miscellaneous107.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lighthouse Point    5 Reviews

Best place we have ever lived. House on water with boat in our backyard. Easy access to beach and more restaurants than you can shake a stick at. It doesn't get better  More

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Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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