Boston, Massachusetts vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 34.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,173 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Boston, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower