salaryFayetteville is 10% 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
$1,530
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$175
👥 People living there
210,815
262,732
Commute to work
19.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
29%
42.6%
Own their home
47.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
17.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville 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 | Fayetteville | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $59,660 | +62% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $75,710 | +57% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $75,210 | +30% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $37,070 | +26% in St. Petersburg |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $42,660 | +21% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $105,080 | +18% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $127,490 | +18% in St. Petersburg |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,720 | $37,010 | +13% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $65,814 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 22% more in St. Petersburg.
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