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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 43.4% more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,698 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Port St. Lucie, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% higher
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher