salaryPort St. Lucie is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,470
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$105
👥 People living there
232,491
195,300
Commute to work
30.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
28.1%
32.3%
Own their home
84%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
10.2%
Unemployment
6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $50,990 | $101,010 | +98% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $58,540 | $105,090 | +80% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $82,090 | $130,310 | +59% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | $82,330 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | $73,710 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $54,780 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $127,360 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,300 | $83,510 | +36% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Port St. Lucie is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,470 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $63,109 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $87,723 in Vancouver, 1% more in Vancouver.
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