Kissimmee, FL vs Port St. Lucie, FL

Kissimmee is moderately more affordable than Port St. Lucie, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Kissimmee scores 105 compared to 117 for Port St. Lucie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port St. Lucie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kissimmee is $1,553/month compared to $1,781/month in Port St. Lucie — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kissimmee is more affordable at $273,900 median vs $327,700.

Median household income in Kissimmee is $51,277 compared to $78,137 in Port St. Lucie (-34.4%). While Port St. Lucie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kissimmee spend roughly 36.3% of their income on rent, more than the 27.4% in Port St. Lucie. The Port St. Lucie ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (73°F vs 73.1°F). Kissimmee receives more rainfall at 51.4" per year compared to 51.2" in Port St. Lucie.