Port St. Lucie is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$143
👥 People living there
232,491
307,284
Commute to work
30.5 min
21.1 min
College degree
28.1%
43.8%
Own their home
84%
52.9%
Below poverty line
9.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $50,990 | $101,630 | +99% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $74,060 | +52% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $79,730 | +49% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $72,760 | $39,350 | -46% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $58,540 | $81,890 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,310 | $97,910 | +37% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $57,210 | $77,490 | +35% in St. Paul |
| Truck Driver | $48,590 | $64,200 | +32% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $62,750 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $79,155 in St. Paul, 10% more in Port St. Lucie.
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