salaryPort St. Lucie is 9% 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
$2,474
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$185
👥 People living there
200,928
232,491
Commute to work
25.3 min
30.5 min
College degree
19.5%
28.1%
Own their home
54.4%
84%
Below poverty line
11%
9.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $53,610 | -46% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $82,090 | -37% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $77,070 | -36% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $48,640 | -34% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $132,360 | -29% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,970 | $87,720 | -27% in Port St. Lucie |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $94,060 | -26% in Port St. Lucie |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,020 | $61,300 | -22% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $54,406 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 19% more in Oxnard.