Median rent is 30% lower in Greenville ($1,248/mo vs $1,781/mo). Buying is cheaper in Port St. Lucie, where the median home runs $327,700 versus $453,300. Households earn more in Port St. Lucie ($78,137 vs $68,460 a year). Taken together, Greenville is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 94.9 against 94.9 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Port St. Lucie, FL.
City A
Greenville, SC
City B
Port St. Lucie, FL
How much would you need to earn in Port St. Lucie, FL to maintain your standard of living from Greenville, SC?
Equivalent salary in Port St. Lucie, FL
$75,032
You'd need $32 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Greenville
South Carolina
Port St. Lucie
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Greenville — median rent of $1,248/mo versus $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie, a 30% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Greenville: the median home is $453,300 versus $327,700 in Port St. Lucie — 28% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while South Carolina tops out at 6.40% — giving Port St. Lucie a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.00% in South Carolina and 6.00% in Florida; Port St. Lucie has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Greenville
Income tax: 6.40%
Sales tax: 6.00%
Port St. Lucie
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Port St. Lucie (avg AQI 22.0) but not yet for Greenville.
Pick Port St. Lucie if you prioritize higher median household income ($78,137/yr).
Pick Greenville if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,248/mo median).
Pick Port St. Lucie if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Greenville cheaper than Port St. Lucie?
Greenville is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 94.9 versus 94.9 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Greenville.
How much is rent in Greenville vs Port St. Lucie?
Median rent is $1,248/mo in Greenville, SC and $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie, FL. Greenville, SC has the lower rent by about 30%.
Which has higher salaries — Greenville or Port St. Lucie?
Median household income is $68,460 in Greenville, SC and $78,137 in Port St. Lucie, FL. Port St. Lucie, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Greenville or Port St. Lucie?
Florida has no state income tax. South Carolina has a top rate of 6.40%.
What salary do I need in Port St. Lucie to match my Greenville income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Greenville, SC is equivalent to roughly $100,042 in Port St. Lucie, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology