salaryPort St. Lucie is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$106
👥 People living there
232,491
641,165
Commute to work
30.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
28.1%
53.8%
Own their home
84%
52%
Below poverty line
9.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $50,990 | $101,010 | +98% in Portland |
| Electrician | $58,540 | $105,090 | +80% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $82,090 | $130,310 | +59% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $82,330 | +54% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $73,710 | +52% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $54,780 | +51% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $127,360 | +45% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,300 | $83,510 | +36% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Portland cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $63,109 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Portland?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $98,056 in Portland, 11% more in Portland.
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