salaryPort St. Lucie is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$148
👥 People living there
232,491
222,758
Commute to work
30.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
28.1%
34.5%
Own their home
84%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $102,920 | +92% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $50,990 | $95,230 | +87% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $58,540 | $101,780 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $57,280 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $76,410 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $82,090 | $128,260 | +56% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $94,910 | $146,030 | +54% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $133,690 | +52% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $66,528 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $92,626 in Tacoma, 6% more in Tacoma.