salaryBuffalo 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
$1,397
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$185
👥 People living there
276,854
232,491
Commute to work
19.9 min
30.5 min
College degree
31.2%
28.1%
Own their home
43%
84%
Below poverty line
26%
9.5%
Unemployment
7.3%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $53,610 | -30% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $50,990 | -29% in Port St. Lucie |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $58,540 | -25% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $48,640 | -23% in Port St. Lucie |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,250 | -22% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $59,440 | $48,590 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $82,090 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,520 | $38,380 | -16% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $62,744 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 38% more in Port St. Lucie.
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