salaryPort St. Lucie is 3% 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
$2,010
$2,470
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,839
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$86,979
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$369,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,585
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$185
👥 People living there
290,594
232,491
Commute to work
25.4 min
30.5 min
College degree
60.5%
28.1%
Own their home
56.9%
84%
Below poverty line
6.8%
9.5%
Unemployment
4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,250 | +50% in Port St. Lucie |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $87,720 | -28% in Port St. Lucie |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $132,360 | -21% in Port St. Lucie |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $82,090 | -19% in Port St. Lucie |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $48,590 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $53,610 | -18% in Port St. Lucie |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $77,070 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $50,990 | -17% in Port St. Lucie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Port St. Lucie cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $58,334 a year gives the same standard of living in Port St. Lucie.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Port St. Lucie?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $86,979 in Port St. Lucie, 39% more in Plano.