salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$162
👥 People living there
232,491
401,618
Commute to work
30.5 min
24.8 min
College degree
28.1%
45.7%
Own their home
84%
50.3%
Below poverty line
9.5%
15.5%
Unemployment
6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $105,080 | +20% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $72,760 | $59,660 | -18% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $60,120 | +12% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $57,210 | $50,540 | -12% in Tampa |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,380 | $42,660 | +11% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $94,910 | $103,670 | +9% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $52,130 | +7% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,310 | $75,210 | +5% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie and Tampa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $60,396 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Tampa?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $81,400 in Tampa, 7% more in Port St. Lucie.