What is a pro or con of living in Port St. Lucie, Floridacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Port St. Lucie.

What salary do I need to live in Port St. Lucie, Florida copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $52,667 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.

RAPID CITY vs. PORT ST. LUCIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 5.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,667 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Port St. Lucie, FL

Compared to Rapid City, Port St. Lucie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

38.0% higher

Health

29.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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