salarySt. Petersburg 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
$2,109
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$175
👥 People living there
185,604
262,732
Commute to work
26.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
40.8%
42.6%
Own their home
54.1%
62.8%
Below poverty line
15%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.3%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $59,660 | -21% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $127,490 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $100,570 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $95,870 | +16% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $58,040 | $50,540 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $57,760 | $52,000 | -10% in St. Petersburg |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $42,660 | +8% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $85,470 | -6% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $53,028 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 11% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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