Zip 34987 (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 34987), 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 34987 (Port St. Lucie, FL)

Housing costs in Port St. Lucie?
A typical home costs $482,600, which is 42.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.2% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port St. Lucie costs $2,210 per month, which is 41.7% more than the national average of $1,560 and 33.9% more than the state average of $1,460.

Can I afford Port St. Lucie?
To live comfortably in Port St. Lucie (zip 34987), Florida, a minimum annual income of $92,520 for a family, and $70,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port St. Lucie?
The cost of living in 34987 Port St. Lucie, FL is quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is 84, which is lower than both the state average of 96 and the national average of 100. In particular, housing costs are significantly lower than other parts of Florida with a median listing price for homes advertised at around $235,000 as compared to the state’s median list price of $299,900. Additionally, groceries and healthcare are slightly below nationally average while utilities are significantly lower. All in all, 34987 Port St. Lucie is an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort St. LucieFloridaUnited States
  98.6103.1100.0
  105.9102.8100
  103.7102.3100.0
  116.8101.1100.0
  $482,600$362,400$338,100
  94.2%101.3%100.0%
  108.9112.6100.0
  86.287.6100.0

   100=National Average

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