Port 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
$1,892
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,827
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$88,254
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$315,600
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,752
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$185
👥 People living there
256,492
232,491
Commute to work
24.1 min
30.5 min
College degree
42.4%
28.1%
Own their home
38.1%
84%
Below poverty line
11%
9.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Irving for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irving | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,250 | +50% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $87,720 | -28% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $132,360 | -21% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $82,090 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $48,590 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $53,610 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $77,070 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $50,990 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irving or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Irving?
About $58,334 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Irving or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $88,254 in Irving and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 1% more in Irving.