Carolina Beach, North Carolina vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 10.2% cheaper than Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,373 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Carolina Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Carolina Beach, NC vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Carolina Beach, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher