Zip 34953 (Port St. Lucie, FL) Cost of Living


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Port St. Lucie cost of living score
98.6
Less expensive
1.4% lower
than the US average
4.4% lower
than the Florida average
Port St. Lucie (zip 34953), 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.

Zip 34953 (Port St. Lucie, FL)

Housing costs in Port St. Lucie?
A typical home costs $401,400, which is 18.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.8% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port St. Lucie costs $1,880 per month, which is 20.5% more than the national average of $1,560 and 22.3% more than the state average of $1,460.

Can I afford Port St. Lucie?
To live comfortably in Port St. Lucie (zip 34953), Florida, a minimum annual income of $77,040 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port St. Lucie?
The cost of living in 34953 Port St. Lucie, FL is quite reasonable compared to other parts of the state and country. According to Sperling's Best Places, the total cost of living index for this ZIP code is 89, which is 11 points below the national average. Housing costs in particular are very reasonable in this area, with a median home price of around $200,000 and a median rent of just over $1,000 per month. The cost of groceries and transportation are also lower than the national average, making this an affordable place to live. Overall, the cost of living in 34953 Port St. Lucie is considerably lower than many other cities in Florida and throughout the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort St. LucieFloridaUnited States
  98.6103.1100.0
  104.9102.8100
  103.7102.3100.0
  102.4101.1100.0
  $401,400$362,400$338,100
  93.3%101.3%100.0%
  106.3112.6100.0
  86.287.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I moved here in 2002 with my parents and left in December 2006. I came back again in June 2019. This town sucks. Donald Trump won this county for a reason and I see why.  More

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