salarySt. Petersburg is 7% 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
$2,666
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$175
👥 People living there
236,254
262,732
Commute to work
26.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
77.1%
42.6%
Own their home
41.3%
62.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
12.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $127,490 | -35% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $103,670 | -34% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $50,540 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $71,860 | $52,000 | -28% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $60,120 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $57,450 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $78,990 | -23% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $95,870 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,595 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 89% more in Arlington.
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