salarySt. Petersburg is 13% 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
$3,180
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$175
👥 People living there
228,295
262,732
Commute to work
30.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
63.9%
42.6%
Own their home
60.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
5.2%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $85,470 | -54% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $59,660 | -48% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $75,710 | -43% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $52,130 | -42% in St. Petersburg |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $128,120 | -42% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,120 | -41% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $127,490 | -40% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $75,210 | -39% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $52,359 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 141% more in Fremont.
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