Houston, Texas vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 5.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $158,168 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Houston, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher