Port St. Lucie, FL vs Town 'n' Country, FL

Town 'n' Country is moderately more affordable than Port St. Lucie, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Port St. Lucie scores 117 compared to 110 for Town 'n' Country, 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 Port St. Lucie is $1,781/month compared to $1,643/month in Town 'n' Country — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Town 'n' Country is more affordable at $295,800 median vs $327,700.

Median household income in Port St. Lucie is $78,137 compared to $68,350 in Town 'n' Country (+14.3%). 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 Port St. Lucie spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, less than the 28.8% in Town 'n' Country.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (73.1°F vs 74.5°F). Port St. Lucie receives more rainfall at 51.2" per year compared to 49.5" in Town 'n' Country.