Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 3.6% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,309 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Cottage Grove, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower