What is a pro or con of living in Port St. Lucie, Floridacompared to Clayton, North Carolina?

Transportation is 26% more expensive in Port St. Lucie.

What salary do I need to live in Port St. Lucie, Florida copmared to Clayton, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Clayton, North Carolina should increase to $52,503 in Port St. Lucie, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLAYTON vs. PORT ST. LUCIE
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 5.0% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,503 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
26% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in Clayton, North Carolina

Clayton, NC vs. Port St. Lucie, FL

Compared to Clayton, Port St. Lucie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.1% lower

Commute

26.2% higher

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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