Fort Polk South, Louisiana vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 40.3% more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,125 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in Fort Polk South, Louisiana
Fort Polk South, LA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Fort Polk South, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher