salaryPort St. Lucie is 6% 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
$2,618
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$185
👥 People living there
180,547
232,491
Commute to work
31.5 min
30.5 min
College degree
22.5%
28.1%
Own their home
58%
84%
Below poverty line
12.4%
9.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $53,610 | -46% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $82,090 | -39% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $48,640 | -31% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $77,070 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $128,770 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $125,930 | -24% in Port St. Lucie |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,060 | $36,670 | -20% in Port St. Lucie |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | $61,300 | -20% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $56,497 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 10% more in Ontario.
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