City comparison
Yes. Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 versus 144 in Glendale, and its violent crime index is 37 versus 135, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Glendale is cheaper. Median rent is $1,528 a month versus $1,937 in Port St Lucie.
Safety is where Port St Lucie and Glendale split most clearly. Port St Lucie scores 106 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 $1,528 in Glendale.
Port St Lucie is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Glendale makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Port St Lucie is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Glendale at $1,528 average has pockets that run $1,328 and others at $1,928: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Port St Lucie and Glendale are 1,937 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie to $1,528 a month in Glendale, down $409 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $80,648 in Port St Lucie to $73,530 in Glendale, down $7,118 (9%).
The crime index goes from 38 in Port St Lucie to 144 in Glendale, up 106 points (279%).
The move
Glendale and Port St Lucie are 1,937 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,528 a month in Glendale to $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie, up $409 a month (27%).
Median household income goes from $73,530 in Glendale to $80,648 in Port St Lucie, up $7,118 (10%).
The crime index goes from 144 in Glendale to 38 in Port St Lucie, down 106 points (74%).
Port St Lucie, FL
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Rent
21% cheaper
Glendale rent is 21% cheaper than Port St Lucie
Port St Lucie
$1,937/mo
Glendale
Winner$1,528/mo
Typical rent runs $1,528 a month in Glendale versus $1,937 in Port St Lucie, so Glendale is 21% cheaper. That's roughly $409/month back in your pocket ($4,908/year). Over five years that's $24,540 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, Glendale is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
10% higher
Port St Lucie's median income is 10% higher than Glendale
Port St Lucie
Winner$80,648
Glendale
$73,530
Median household income is $80,648 in Port St Lucie versus $73,530 in Glendale, so typical pay runs 10% higher in Port St Lucie (about $7,118 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
74% lower crime
Port St Lucie's crime index is 74% lower than Glendale
Port St Lucie
Winner38 (100 = avg)
Glendale
144 (100 = avg)
Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 versus 144 in Glendale (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 74% 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. Glendale can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
3% more comfortable
Port St Lucie weather is 3% more comfortable than Glendale
Port St Lucie
Winner72°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Glendale
81°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 97/100
Port St Lucie averages about 72°F (76°F highs); Glendale averages about 81°F (87°F highs). Port St Lucie sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Glendale averages around 81°F. Port St Lucie scores 3% 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 Glendale if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 10% higher ($80,648), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 72°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
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 74% lower than Glendale (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
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Glendale
Glendale is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 21% cheaper here at about $1,528 a month. Choose Glendale if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Glendale carries the heavier crime signal on this page (49/100 safety vs 89/100 in Port St Lucie). That 40-point spread matters more than the $409 rent gap when you are choosing where to walk after dark.
Port St Lucie still pays more locally ($80,648 median income vs $73,530), which can offset the lease if your field pays Port St Lucie rates.
Median income is $80,648 in Port St Lucie versus $73,530 in Glendale.
Port St Lucie clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Glendale deserves a serious look only when you already know the Glendale block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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