salaryPort 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
$1,826
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$185
👥 People living there
511,764
232,491
Commute to work
24.7 min
30.5 min
College degree
32.5%
28.1%
Own their home
64.4%
84%
Below poverty line
10.3%
9.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $36,250 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $61,300 | -21% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $50,990 | -20% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $48,640 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $59,770 | $48,590 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $82,090 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $36,670 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $72,760 | +18% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $58,207 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 3% more in Mesa.