salaryAustin is 3% 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
$1,932
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$175
👥 People living there
979,539
262,732
Commute to work
23.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
59.6%
42.6%
Own their home
43.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
12%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $37,070 | +36% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $52,000 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $60,820 | $50,540 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $127,490 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $85,470 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $103,670 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $57,110 | $50,560 | -11% in St. Petersburg |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $30,290 | -11% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $61,728 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Austin or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 25% more in Austin.