Augusta is 9% 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
$1,458
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$185
👥 People living there
201,528
232,491
Commute to work
21.1 min
30.5 min
College degree
24.7%
28.1%
Own their home
50.8%
84%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta 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 | Augusta | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,250 | +97% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $72,760 | +53% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $77,070 | +32% in Port St. Lucie |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $94,060 | +18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $48,640 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $71,310 | +17% in Port St. Lucie |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $57,210 | +17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $34,020 | +16% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,435 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 31% more in Port St. Lucie.
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