salaryDurham is 3% 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
$1,797
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$185
👥 People living there
291,467
232,491
Commute to work
22.3 min
30.5 min
College degree
57.3%
28.1%
Own their home
52.3%
84%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $72,760 | +90% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $77,070 | +28% in Port St. Lucie |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $71,310 | -23% in Port St. Lucie |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $38,380 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,410 | $87,720 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $94,910 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $50,990 | -15% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $53,280 | $48,590 | -9% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $61,633 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 1% more in Durham.