El Paso is 12% 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
$1,246
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$175
👥 People living there
680,130
262,732
Commute to work
23.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
28.1%
42.6%
Own their home
60.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.5%
Unemployment
6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $37,070 | +70% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $75,210 | +48% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $103,670 | +33% in St. Petersburg |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $37,010 | +28% in St. Petersburg |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $100,570 | +27% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $44,480 | +24% in St. Petersburg |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $33,790 | +24% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $52,130 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $67,326 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 21% more in St. Petersburg.
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