Median rent is 28% lower in Greenville ($1,274/mo vs $1,781/mo). Buying is cheaper in Greenville, where the median home runs $197,400 versus $327,700. Households earn more in Port St. Lucie ($78,137 vs $63,574 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, TX
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, TX?
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
Texas
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 $1,274/mo versus $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie, a 28% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Port St. Lucie: the median home is $327,700 versus $197,400 in Greenville — 40% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 6.00% in Florida; Port St. Lucie has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Greenville
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
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 ($1,274/mo median).
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 $1,274/mo in Greenville, TX and $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie, FL. Greenville, TX has the lower rent by about 28%.
Which has higher salaries — Greenville or Port St. Lucie?
Median household income is $63,574 in Greenville, TX 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?
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax.
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, TX 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