Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Port St. Lucie, Florida


The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 50.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $37,114 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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