salaryAkron is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Petersburg to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$175
👥 People living there
189,247
262,732
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
23.6%
42.6%
Own their home
50.7%
62.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
12.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,360 | $57,450 | -26% in St. Petersburg |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $130,450 | +24% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,120 | -23% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $52,000 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $50,540 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $50,560 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $95,870 | +16% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $52,130 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,832 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Akron or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 36% more in St. Petersburg.