City comparison
Yes. Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 versus 73 in Boise, and its violent crime index is 37 versus 85, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Boise is cheaper. Median rent is $1,446 a month versus $1,937 in Port St Lucie.
Safety is where Port St Lucie and Boise split most clearly. Port St Lucie scores 35 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,937 in Port St Lucie and $1,446 in Boise.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Boise is the easier city on typical rent, but Port St Lucie can still be the better daily fit depending on schools, safety, and climate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Boise at $1,446 average has pockets that run $1,246 and others at $1,846: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Port St Lucie and Boise are 2,286 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie to $1,446 a month in Boise, down $491 a month (25%).
Median household income goes from $80,648 in Port St Lucie to $83,904 in Boise, up $3,256 (4%).
The crime index goes from 38 in Port St Lucie to 73 in Boise, up 35 points (92%).
The move
Boise and Port St Lucie are 2,286 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,446 a month in Boise to $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie, up $491 a month (34%).
Median household income goes from $83,904 in Boise to $80,648 in Port St Lucie, down $3,256 (4%).
The crime index goes from 73 in Boise to 38 in Port St Lucie, down 35 points (48%).
Port St Lucie, FL
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Boise, ID
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Rent
25% cheaper
Boise rent is 25% cheaper than Port St Lucie
Port St Lucie
$1,937/mo
Boise
Winner$1,446/mo
Typical rent runs $1,446 a month in Boise versus $1,937 in Port St Lucie, so Boise is 25% cheaper. That's roughly $491/month back in your pocket ($5,892/year). Over five years that's $29,460 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Port St Lucie, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Boise is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
4% higher
Boise's median income is 4% higher than Port St Lucie
Port St Lucie
$80,648
Boise
Winner$83,904
Median household income is $83,904 in Boise versus $80,648 in Port St Lucie, so typical pay runs 4% higher in Boise (about $3,256 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
48% lower crime
Port St Lucie's crime index is 48% lower than Boise
Port St Lucie
Winner38 (100 = avg)
Boise
73 (100 = avg)
Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 versus 73 in Boise (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 48% lower in Port St Lucie. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Port St Lucie is the easier city. Boise can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
Port St Lucie weather is 12% more comfortable than Boise
Port St Lucie
Winner72°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Boise
61°F avg · 70°F highs · comfort 89/100
Port St Lucie averages about 72°F (76°F highs); Boise averages about 61°F (70°F highs). Port St Lucie sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Boise averages around 61°F. Port St Lucie scores 12% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Boise if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Pick Port St Lucie if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (72°F) beat Boise on this page's weather index by 12%. Boise may pay more or cost less, but Port St Lucie is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Port St Lucie is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 48% lower than Boise (38 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Boise is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 25% cheaper here at about $1,446 a month. Choose Boise if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Boise is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 4% higher here ($83,904). Start with Boise if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Port St Lucie: Port St Lucie scores 89/100 versus 70/100 in Boise, with typical rent at $1,937 versus $1,446. I would vet the exact ZIP in Boise before trading 19 safety points for housing savings.
Safety still diverges (89/100 in Port St Lucie vs 70/100 in Boise), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Weather averages land near 72°F in Port St Lucie and 61°F in Boise.
If safety drives your move, Port St Lucie is the stronger match (89/100 safety versus 70/100). If an employer or family tie already points to Boise, treat $1,446/month rent and $83,904 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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