What is a pro or con of living in Port St. Lucie, Floridacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Port St. Lucie.

What salary do I need to live in Port St. Lucie, Florida copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $32,255 in Port St. Lucie, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. PORT ST. LUCIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 35.5% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $32,255 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Port St. Lucie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.3% lower

Commute

12.5% lower

Health

11.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL

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