salarySt. Petersburg is 5% 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
$2,087
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$175
👥 People living there
394,432
262,732
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.6 min
College degree
33.6%
42.6%
Own their home
62.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $59,660 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $50,540 | -29% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $127,490 | -28% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $103,670 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $75,710 | -26% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $75,210 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $37,470 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $60,120 | -22% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,225 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 18% more in Aurora.