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
$1,775
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,560
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$85,748
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$303,000
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,191
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$186
$175
👥 People living there
963,194
262,732
Commute to work
27.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
32%
42.6%
Own their home
57%
62.8%
Below poverty line
13.1%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Worth | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $37,070 | +53% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $127,490 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $75,710 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $85,470 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $50,540 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $52,000 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $50,560 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $105,080 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Worth or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?
About $58,720 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Fort Worth or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $85,748 in Fort Worth and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 6% more in Fort Worth.
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