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
$1,719
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$185
👥 People living there
977,670
232,491
Commute to work
24.1 min
30.5 min
College degree
33.2%
28.1%
Own their home
57.6%
84%
Below poverty line
14.5%
9.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $72,760 | +23% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,230 | $87,720 | -14% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $58,920 | $50,990 | -13% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $55,630 | $48,590 | -13% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $53,610 | -12% in Port St. Lucie |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,040 | $36,670 | -11% in Port St. Lucie |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,840 | $38,380 | -10% in Port St. Lucie |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $71,310 | -7% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $60,449 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 13% more in Port St. Lucie.
More comparisons
All Jacksonville comparisons → · All Port St. Lucie comparisons →
Jacksonville vs AustinJacksonville vs San JoseJacksonville vs Fort WorthJacksonville vs ColumbusJacksonville vs CharlotteJacksonville vs IndianapolisPort St. Lucie vs NorfolkPort St. Lucie vs SpokanePort St. Lucie vs Santa ClaritaPort St. Lucie vs RichmondPort St. Lucie vs ArlingtonPort St. Lucie vs Fremont