Albuquerque is 6% 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
$1,401
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$175
👥 People living there
562,218
262,732
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
39.2%
42.6%
Own their home
61.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque 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 | Albuquerque | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $59,660 | +41% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $75,210 | +21% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $60,120 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $52,000 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $44,480 | +13% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $52,130 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $57,110 | $50,540 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $127,490 | +11% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $63,356 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 9% more in St. Petersburg.
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