Pembroke Pines, FL vs Port St. Lucie, FL

Port St. Lucie is moderately more affordable than Pembroke Pines, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Pembroke Pines scores 131 compared to 117 for Port St. Lucie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pembroke Pines can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pembroke Pines is $1,910/month compared to $1,781/month in Port St. Lucie — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port St. Lucie is more affordable at $327,700 median vs $411,700.

Median household income in Pembroke Pines is $81,675 compared to $78,137 in Port St. Lucie (+4.5%). Pembroke Pines does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pembroke Pines spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 27.4% in Port St. Lucie.

Climate-wise, Pembroke Pines is notably warmer with an average of 77.3°F compared to 73.1°F in Port St. Lucie. Pembroke Pines receives more rainfall at 62" per year compared to 51.2" in Port St. Lucie.