salarySt. Petersburg is 9% 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
$2,334
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$175
👥 People living there
214,169
262,732
Commute to work
33.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
21.4%
42.6%
Own their home
66.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,673 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 37% more in Fontana.
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