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
$1,347
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$175
👥 People living there
638,530
262,732
Commute to work
24.8 min
25.6 min
College degree
18.1%
42.6%
Own their home
50.3%
62.8%
Below poverty line
32.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
14%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $86,370 | $52,000 | -40% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $57,450 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $65,810 | $52,130 | -21% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $63,170 | $50,540 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $59,120 | $50,560 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $95,870 | +13% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $44,480 | +13% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $97,280 | $85,470 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Detroit 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 Detroit?
About $60,354 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 47% more in St. Petersburg.
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