salaryBrownsville is 17% 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
$1,204
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$175
👥 People living there
189,177
262,732
Commute to work
21.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
24.5%
42.6%
Own their home
61.7%
62.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville 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 | Brownsville | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $37,070 | +76% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $75,210 | +59% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $52,130 | +46% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $103,670 | +38% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $75,710 | +33% in St. Petersburg |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $100,570 | +29% in St. Petersburg |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $37,010 | +29% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $59,660 | +29% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $70,409 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 31% more in St. Petersburg.
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