Zip 34949 (Fort Pierce, FL) Cost of Living


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Fort Pierce cost of living score
98.6
Less expensive
1.4% lower
than the US average
4.4% lower
than the Florida average
Fort Pierce (zip 34949), 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 34949 (Fort Pierce, FL)

Housing costs in Fort Pierce?
A typical home costs $438,000, which is 29.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Pierce costs $1,550 per month, which is 0.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,560 and 5.8% more than the state average of $1,460.

Can I afford Fort Pierce?
To live comfortably in Fort Pierce (zip 34949), Florida, a minimum annual income of $83,880 for a family, and $49,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Pierce?
The cost of living in 34949 Fort Pierce, FL is very reasonable compared to other areas in the state. The overall cost of living index for this zip code is 89.9 which is 11% lower than the national average. This makes housing costs quite affordable, with a median home value of $159,600 and a median rent price of $1,104 per month. Groceries and utilities are also quite affordable in this area, with a combined index score that is 8% lower than the national average. Additionally, transportation costs are modest with gasoline prices consistently below the national average. All in all, Fort Pierce offers an excellent quality of life at an unbeatable low price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort PierceFloridaUnited States
  98.6103.1100.0
  106.2102.8100
  103.7102.3100.0
  121.7101.1100.0
  $438,000$362,400$338,100
  94.2%101.3%100.0%
  101.0112.6100.0
  86.287.6100.0

   100=National Average

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