Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Port St. Lucie, Florida


The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 18.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $40,769 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Palm Desert, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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