Miami, FL vs Port St. Lucie, FL

Port St. Lucie is moderately more affordable than Miami, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Miami scores 128 compared to 117 for Port St. Lucie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Miami can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Miami is $1,657/month compared to $1,781/month in Port St. Lucie — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Miami has cheaper rent, Port St. Lucie actually has lower median home values ($327,700 vs $475,200).

Median household income in Miami is $59,390 compared to $78,137 in Port St. Lucie (-24%). Port St. Lucie offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Miami spend roughly 33.5% 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, Miami is notably warmer with an average of 76.1°F compared to 73.1°F in Port St. Lucie. Miami receives more rainfall at 57.2" per year compared to 51.2" in Port St. Lucie.