salaryPort St. Lucie is 12% 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
$2,279
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$185
👥 People living there
455,548
232,491
Commute to work
29.9 min
30.5 min
College degree
35.6%
28.1%
Own their home
41.2%
84%
Below poverty line
14.8%
9.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $53,610 | -47% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $82,090 | -39% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $77,070 | -37% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $48,640 | -36% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $132,360 | -32% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $50,990 | -28% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | $87,720 | -28% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $72,760 | -26% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $52,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 8% more in Long Beach.
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