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
$1,789
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$175
👥 People living there
545,970
262,732
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
25.5%
42.6%
Own their home
50.1%
62.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.5%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $85,470 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $75,710 | -25% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $59,660 | -25% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $60,120 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $128,120 | -23% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $127,490 | -22% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $57,450 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $75,210 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Fresno 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 Fresno?
About $59,255 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 6% more in St. Petersburg.