Port St. Lucie is 11% 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
$1,867
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$185
👥 People living there
310,178
232,491
Commute to work
32.6 min
30.5 min
College degree
19.7%
28.1%
Own their home
24.4%
84%
Below poverty line
23.4%
9.5%
Unemployment
11.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $53,610 | -45% in Port St. Lucie |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $94,910 | -40% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $132,360 | -37% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $50,990 | -35% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $74,300 | $48,640 | -35% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,340 | $87,720 | -32% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $72,760 | -32% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $82,090 | -31% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $53,425 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 35% more in Port St. Lucie.