salaryPort St. Lucie 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
$2,334
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$185
👥 People living there
214,169
232,491
Commute to work
33.4 min
30.5 min
College degree
21.4%
28.1%
Own their home
66.8%
84%
Below poverty line
9.9%
9.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,314 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 27% more in Fontana.
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