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
$1,533
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$185
👥 People living there
2,328,253
232,491
Commute to work
27.2 min
30.5 min
College degree
36.6%
28.1%
Own their home
42.1%
84%
Below poverty line
19.9%
9.5%
Unemployment
6.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 | Houston | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,250 | +64% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $72,760 | +23% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $87,720 | -23% in Port St. Lucie |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $94,910 | -21% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $82,090 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $53,610 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $50,990 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $132,360 | -16% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $60,973 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 20% more in Port St. Lucie.
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