What is a pro or con of living in Port St. Lucie, Floridacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Port St. Lucie.

What salary do I need to live in Port St. Lucie, Florida copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $30,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $34,565 in Port St. Lucie, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. PORT ST. LUCIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 15.2% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,565 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Port St. Lucie, FL

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Port St. Lucie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

30.0% higher

Health

5.8% higher

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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