salaryAkron is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Port St. Lucie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$185
👥 People living there
189,247
232,491
Commute to work
22.2 min
30.5 min
College degree
23.6%
28.1%
Own their home
50.7%
84%
Below poverty line
23.3%
9.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $53,610 | -32% in Port St. Lucie |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $58,540 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $128,510 | +22% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $48,640 | -20% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $50,990 | -20% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $48,590 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $72,760 | +19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,420 | $38,380 | -15% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,407 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 40% more in Port St. Lucie.