Median rent is 14% lower in New Braunfels ($1,536/mo vs $1,781/mo). Buying is cheaper in New Braunfels, where the median home runs $315,100 versus $327,700. Households earn more in New Braunfels ($88,257 vs $78,137 a year). Taken together, Port St. Lucie is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 94.9 against 95.0 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in New Braunfels, TX.
City A
New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, TX?
Equivalent salary in Port St. Lucie, FL
$74,925
You could earn $75 less (0% lower) and break even.
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.
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New Braunfels
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
Median rent is modestly lower in New Braunfels at $1,536/mo compared to $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie (14% gap). Median home values are within 4% of each other: $315,100 in New Braunfels and $327,700 in Port St. Lucie.
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).
New Braunfels
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 New Braunfels.
Pick New Braunfels if you prioritize higher median household income ($88,257/yr).
Pick New Braunfels if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,536/mo median).
Is New Braunfels cheaper than Port St. Lucie?
Port St. Lucie is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 94.9 versus 95.0 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Port St. Lucie.
How much is rent in New Braunfels vs Port St. Lucie?
Median rent is $1,536/mo in New Braunfels, TX and $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie, FL. New Braunfels, TX has the lower rent by about 14%.
Which has higher salaries — New Braunfels or Port St. Lucie?
Median household income is $88,257 in New Braunfels, TX and $78,137 in Port St. Lucie, FL. New Braunfels, TX 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 — New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in New Braunfels, TX is equivalent to roughly $99,900 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