salaryPort St. Lucie is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$146
👥 People living there
232,491
188,065
Commute to work
30.5 min
20.9 min
College degree
28.1%
50%
Own their home
84%
42.3%
Below poverty line
9.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $47,530 | +31% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,300 | $78,080 | +27% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $50,990 | $63,750 | +25% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $60,320 | +24% in Tempe |
| Truck Driver | $48,590 | $59,770 | +23% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $82,090 | $100,830 | +23% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,670 | $44,950 | +23% in Tempe |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,380 | $46,410 | +21% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $61,849 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Tempe?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $85,917 in Tempe, 1% more in Port St. Lucie.