Carlsbad, California vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 48.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $51,247 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower