salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,532
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$185
👥 People living there
185,913
232,491
Commute to work
23.2 min
30.5 min
College degree
24.1%
28.1%
Own their home
41.9%
84%
Below poverty line
17.6%
9.5%
Unemployment
9.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $36,250 | +34% in Port St. Lucie |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $72,760 | +23% in Port St. Lucie |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $48,640 | -22% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $82,090 | -21% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $60,650 | $48,590 | -20% in Port St. Lucie |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $61,300 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $53,610 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $58,540 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Paradise and Port St. Lucie cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $60,008 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 27% more in Port St. Lucie.
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