Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 96 —
4% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing0% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost0% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Choose Fort Pierce Community Development
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is the City of Fort Pierce’s redevelopment and economic development agency, offering incentives and grants and assisting businesses from startup to expansion.
county
St Lucie County Eco Dev Council
The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Inc., known as St. Lucie County EDC, is a non-profit economic development organization for St. Lucie County that provides information on site selection, incentives, workforce development resources, and partnerships to support business growth in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes