La Mesa, California vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 34.0% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $49,493 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to La Mesa, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower