salaryLaredo is 15% 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
$1,110
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$185
👥 People living there
257,619
232,491
Commute to work
21.6 min
30.5 min
College degree
22%
28.1%
Own their home
64.1%
84%
Below poverty line
20.9%
9.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $36,250 | +65% in Port St. Lucie |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $71,310 | +51% in Port St. Lucie |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $36,540 | +30% in Port St. Lucie |
| Civil Engineer | $76,620 | $99,220 | +29% in Port St. Lucie |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $58,540 | +27% in Port St. Lucie |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | $44,280 | +25% in Port St. Lucie |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $79,430 | +25% in Port St. Lucie |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,530 | $34,020 | +24% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $69,158 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 21% more in Port St. Lucie.