salaryKnoxville is 8% 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
$1,544
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$185
👥 People living there
195,185
232,491
Commute to work
20.2 min
30.5 min
College degree
34.6%
28.1%
Own their home
46.6%
84%
Below poverty line
20.2%
9.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville 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 | Knoxville | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $72,760 | +54% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $77,070 | +37% in Port St. Lucie |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $36,250 | +29% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $48,590 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $128,770 | +17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $125,930 | +17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $50,990 | -15% in Port St. Lucie |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $44,280 | +14% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $64,964 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 33% more in Port St. Lucie.
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