salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$141
👥 People living there
232,491
229,359
Commute to work
30.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
28.1%
45.6%
Own their home
84%
43.5%
Below poverty line
9.5%
18.2%
Unemployment
6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $50,990 | $61,480 | +21% in Richmond |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $105,190 | +20% in Richmond |
| Truck Driver | $48,590 | $58,190 | +20% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $77,070 | $62,720 | -19% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $72,760 | $60,790 | -16% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,310 | $81,660 | +15% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $94,910 | $108,670 | +14% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $61,290 | +14% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie and Richmond cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $58,581 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Richmond?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $69,657 in Richmond, 25% more in Port St. Lucie.
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