salaryMontgomery 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
$1,304
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$185
👥 People living there
197,494
232,491
Commute to work
20.7 min
30.5 min
College degree
33.8%
28.1%
Own their home
54.4%
84%
Below poverty line
21.5%
9.5%
Unemployment
6.4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $77,070 | +59% in Port St. Lucie |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $94,060 | +56% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $72,760 | +49% in Port St. Lucie |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $36,250 | +38% in Port St. Lucie |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $44,280 | +24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $125,930 | +23% in Port St. Lucie |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $128,770 | +23% in Port St. Lucie |
| HVAC Technician | $48,680 | $57,210 | +18% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $67,056 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 30% more in Port St. Lucie.
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