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
$2,087
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$185
👥 People living there
394,432
232,491
Commute to work
28.6 min
30.5 min
College degree
33.6%
28.1%
Own their home
62.4%
84%
Below poverty line
11.9%
9.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $94,910 | -33% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $87,720 | -31% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $53,610 | -30% in Port St. Lucie |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $71,310 | -28% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $132,360 | -25% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $48,640 | -25% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $77,070 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $63,900 | $48,590 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,850 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 10% more in Aurora.