salarySt. Petersburg is 11% 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
$2,597
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$175
👥 People living there
190,748
262,732
Commute to work
27.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
47.2%
42.6%
Own their home
35.2%
62.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
8.3%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,120 | -41% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $59,660 | -39% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $75,710 | -38% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $85,470 | -37% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $127,490 | -34% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $50,540 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $52,130 | -31% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $52,000 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $53,303 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 18% more in Glendale.
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