St. Lucie County, FL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in St. Lucie, Florida?
$5,670 / month
for a family, 5.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,040 for the year for a family.
$3,867 / month
for a single person, 18.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,400 for the year for a single person.

St. Lucie cost of living score
98.6
Less expensive
1.4% lower
than the US average
4.4% lower
than the Florida average
St. Lucie Flor County, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.4% lower than the U.S. average and 4.4% lower than the average for Florida.

St. Lucie County, FL

Housing costs in St. Lucie?
A typical home costs $355,400, which is 5.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.9% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Lucie costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford St. Lucie?
To live comfortably in St. Lucie Flor County, Florida, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Lucie?
The cost of living in St. Lucie, FL County is slightly below the US average. The median house value in St. Lucie, FL County is $355,400 compared to the US average of $338,100. This indicates that while it may be more expensive to purchase a home in St. Lucie County than other areas in the US, overall costs are lower. The cost of living index for St. Lucie county is 98.6 compared to 100 for the US as a whole, meaning that day-to-day expenses are generally less expensive than most other places throughout the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock103.1100.0
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  94.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$362,400$338,100
  94.9  Unlock100.0
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  86.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I moved here when I was 6 and have been trapped here for 14 years. I hope I'm leaving soon. It's a depressing hot, humid, and featureless jungle of busy streets and  More

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