Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 16.1% cheaper than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,550 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Columbia
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Port St. Lucie, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher