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Cost of Living in Port St. Lucie, FL

Population 220,453 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

119
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Port St. Lucie cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $328,000, rents near $1,781 a month.

Cost Overview

Housing 107
Rent 136

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Port St. Lucie

The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $327,700 — 7% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,781/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,137/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Port St. Lucie has a cost of living index of 119 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$327,700
7% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$381,910
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
36% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,350/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 83.2%
Renter-occupied 16.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,781
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,395/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.2 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.0%
Carpooled
8.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
10.5%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$78,137
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,352
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
14% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.7%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.7
Male median age 43.2
Female median age 44.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 35 — Good
97.5%
Good air days/yr
80
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
361
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Port St. Lucie, FL?

Port St. Lucie has a cost index of 119 (100 = national average). It is 19% above the national average.

What is average rent in Port St. Lucie, FL?

The median gross rent in Port St. Lucie is $1,781 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Port St. Lucie?

The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $327,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Port St. Lucie?

The median household income in Port St. Lucie is $78,137 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Port St. Lucie, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Port St. Lucie is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Port St. Lucie, FL affordable?

Port St. Lucie is above average in cost of living, with an index of 119 — about 19% higher than the national average.

Port St. Lucie at a Glance

Population
220,453
Median Income
$78,137
Home Value
$327,700
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
Unemployment
5.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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