salaryPort St. Lucie 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
$2,270
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$185
👥 People living there
280,262
232,491
Commute to work
25.9 min
30.5 min
College degree
48.2%
28.1%
Own their home
73.1%
84%
Below poverty line
5.3%
9.5%
Unemployment
3.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $36,250 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $61,300 | -21% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $50,990 | -20% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $48,640 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $59,770 | $48,590 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $82,090 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $36,670 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $72,760 | +18% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $58,207 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 52% more in Gilbert.
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