salaryPort St. Lucie is 5% 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
$1,651
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$185
👥 People living there
288,976
232,491
Commute to work
18.8 min
30.5 min
College degree
38.7%
28.1%
Own their home
63.9%
84%
Below poverty line
8.9%
9.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $50,990 | -46% in Port St. Lucie |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $36,250 | +39% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $48,640 | -33% in Port St. Lucie |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $57,210 | -33% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $77,070 | -33% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $53,610 | -32% in Port St. Lucie |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $94,060 | -29% in Port St. Lucie |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $58,540 | -29% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $57,045 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 28% more in Anchorage.
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