Cost of Living in St. Lucie County, FL

Modeled annual cost: $53,107.

Median family income: $79,218.

Affordability Snapshot

FL County Median

$49,359

State Rank

21thMost expensive counties in FL out of 67See Florida county rankings

Median Income

$79,218

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in St. Lucie County, FL.

$15,703 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,107

Per year

  • Housing:$15,703
  • Transport:$12,351
  • Taxes:$8,557
  • Other Costs:$6,215
  • Healthcare:$5,966
  • Food:$4,316
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Florida

1Jackson County, FL
$41,306
2Madison County, FL
$41,905
3Jefferson County, FL
$42,260
4Dixie County, FL
$42,386
5Putnam County, FL
$42,462

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