salaryColumbus is 13% 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
$1,314
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$175
👥 People living there
203,711
262,732
Commute to work
20.9 min
25.6 min
College degree
30.5%
42.6%
Own their home
50.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
19%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $37,070 | +78% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $75,710 | +51% in St. Petersburg |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $100,570 | +30% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $103,670 | +26% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $44,480 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $127,490 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $59,660 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $37,010 | +21% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,790 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 23% more in St. Petersburg.
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