salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,339
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$175
👥 People living there
215,536
262,732
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.6 min
College degree
26.9%
42.6%
Own their home
77.2%
62.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $100,570 | +18% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $75,210 | +15% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $50,540 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $42,660 | +12% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $103,670 | +9% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,310 | $105,080 | +8% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $52,130 | +6% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $95,870 | +5% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and St. Petersburg cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $59,145 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 4% more in Cape Coral.
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