Providence, Rhode Island vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 6.8% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $46,577 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
25% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Providence, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower