Miramar, FL vs Port St. Lucie, FL

Port St. Lucie is moderately more affordable than Miramar, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Miramar scores 133 compared to 117 for Port St. Lucie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Miramar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Miramar is $1,954/month compared to $1,781/month in Port St. Lucie — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port St. Lucie is more affordable at $327,700 median vs $420,300.

Median household income in Miramar is $86,109 compared to $78,137 in Port St. Lucie (+10.2%). The higher salaries in Miramar partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Miramar spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Port St. Lucie.

Climate-wise, Miramar is notably warmer with an average of 76.9°F compared to 73.1°F in Port St. Lucie. Miramar receives more rainfall at 62.7" per year compared to 51.2" in Port St. Lucie.