salaryCincinnati is 6% 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
$1,379
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$175
👥 People living there
311,224
262,732
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
41.8%
42.6%
Own their home
39.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
25.5%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati 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 | Cincinnati | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $65,160 | $52,000 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $50,540 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $60,590 | $50,560 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $52,130 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,810 | $33,790 | +10% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $57,450 | -10% in St. Petersburg |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $42,660 | -8% in St. Petersburg |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $130,450 | +7% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $63,473 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 30% more in St. Petersburg.
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