salaryPort St. Lucie is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$163
👥 People living there
232,491
319,069
Commute to work
30.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
28.1%
25.7%
Own their home
84%
56.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
12.2%
Unemployment
6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for lower rent, higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $98,520 | +84% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $82,090 | $133,940 | +63% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $70,880 | +46% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $77,070 | $101,870 | +32% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,770 | $169,920 | +32% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $125,930 | $165,490 | +31% in Riverside |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,670 | $46,060 | +26% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,300 | $76,970 | +26% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $63,720 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Riverside?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $98,192 in Riverside, 11% more in Riverside.
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