salaryHuntsville is 8% 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
$1,364
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$175
👥 People living there
222,791
262,732
Commute to work
19.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
47.2%
42.6%
Own their home
58.3%
62.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $95,870 | +54% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $37,070 | +32% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $75,210 | +27% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $59,660 | +24% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $103,670 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $128,120 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $44,480 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $127,820 | +19% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $65,040 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 1% more in St. Petersburg.
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