San Marcos, California vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 35.2% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $48,600 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to San Marcos, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower