Paterson, New Jersey vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 14.4% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $87,342 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Paterson, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower