Median rent is 29% lower in San Antonio ($1,258/mo vs $1,781/mo). Buying is cheaper in San Antonio, where the median home runs $219,700 versus $327,700. Households earn more in Port St. Lucie ($78,137 vs $62,917 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 Port St. Lucie, FL.
City A
Port St. Lucie, FL
City B
San Antonio, TX
How much would you need to earn in San Antonio, TX to maintain your standard of living from Port St. Lucie, FL?
Equivalent salary in San Antonio, TX
$75,075
You'd need $75 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.
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Port St. Lucie
Florida
San Antonio
Texas
👥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 San Antonio — median rent of $1,258/mo versus $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie, a 29% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Port St. Lucie: the median home is $327,700 versus $219,700 in San Antonio — 33% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 6.25% in Texas; Port St. Lucie has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Port St. Lucie
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
San Antonio
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Port St. Lucie has cleaner air on average: 22.0 AQI (Good) compared to 32.0 AQI (Good) in the other city. Lower AQI means cleaner, healthier air.
Pick Port St. Lucie if you prioritize higher median household income ($78,137/yr).
Pick San Antonio if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,258/mo median).
Pick Port St. Lucie if you prioritize cleaner air quality (avg AQI 22.0).
Is Port St. Lucie cheaper than San Antonio?
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 Port St. Lucie vs San Antonio?
Median rent is $1,781/mo in Port St. Lucie, FL and $1,258/mo in San Antonio, TX. San Antonio, TX has the lower rent by about 29%.
Which has higher salaries — Port St. Lucie or San Antonio?
Median household income is $78,137 in Port St. Lucie, FL and $62,917 in San Antonio, TX. 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?
Port St. Lucie, FL has better air quality on average: 22.0 AQI versus 32.0 AQI. Both are EPA AirNow annual averages; lower is better.
Which has lower taxes — Port St. Lucie or San Antonio?
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match my Port St. Lucie income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Port St. Lucie, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,100 in San Antonio, TX (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