salaryBuffalo 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
$1,397
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$175
👥 People living there
276,854
262,732
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.6 min
College degree
31.2%
42.6%
Own their home
43%
62.8%
Below poverty line
26%
12.5%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $72,230 | $52,000 | -28% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $57,450 | -26% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $60,120 | -21% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $37,070 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $59,660 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $62,180 | $50,540 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $52,130 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $95,870 | +16% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $63,159 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 33% more in St. Petersburg.
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