About 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
$2,044
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$175
👥 People living there
332,141
262,732
Commute to work
24.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
37.4%
42.6%
Own their home
66.1%
62.8%
Below poverty line
9%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $37,070 | +37% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $57,450 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $85,470 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $62,490 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $37,470 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $60,650 | $50,560 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $52,130 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $60,240 | $50,540 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Henderson 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 Henderson?
About $60,404 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 20% more in Henderson.
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