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
$1,932
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$185
👥 People living there
979,539
232,491
Commute to work
23.7 min
30.5 min
College degree
59.6%
28.1%
Own their home
43.4%
84%
Below poverty line
12%
9.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $36,250 | +33% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $72,760 | +24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $94,910 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $50,990 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $82,090 | -16% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | $87,720 | -16% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $57,110 | $48,590 | -15% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $132,360 | -14% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Austin 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 Austin?
About $61,323 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 16% more in Austin.