salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,999
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$185
👥 People living there
505,268
232,491
Commute to work
26.5 min
30.5 min
College degree
59.2%
28.1%
Own their home
46.4%
84%
Below poverty line
16.9%
9.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $36,250 | +96% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $72,760 | +54% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $53,610 | -30% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $77,070 | +27% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $87,720 | -26% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $82,090 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $48,590 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $94,910 | -15% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Port St. Lucie cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $60,102 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 6% more in Atlanta.
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