salarySt. Petersburg is 4% 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
$1,651
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$175
👥 People living there
288,976
262,732
Commute to work
18.8 min
25.6 min
College degree
38.7%
42.6%
Own their home
63.9%
62.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $52,000 | -44% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $37,070 | +42% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $50,540 | -41% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $75,710 | -34% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $57,450 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $52,130 | -28% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $95,870 | -28% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $85,470 | -26% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $57,422 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 37% more in Anchorage.
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