Margate, Florida vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 2.5% cheaper than Margate, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,742 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Margate, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Margate, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Margate, Florida
Margate, FL vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Margate, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower