Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 39.5% more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $118,595 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Salinas
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Port St. Lucie, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher