Merchantville, New Jersey vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 7.8% more expensive than Merchantville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,253 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Merchantville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than Merchantville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in Merchantville, New Jersey
Merchantville, NJ vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Merchantville, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower