salaryIndianapolis is 5% 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
$1,465
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$175
👥 People living there
885,860
262,732
Commute to work
24.6 min
25.6 min
College degree
34.9%
42.6%
Own their home
56%
62.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Indianapolis | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $76,980 | $52,000 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $37,070 | +28% in St. Petersburg |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $130,450 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $52,130 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $62,160 | $50,540 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $61,980 | $50,560 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,200 | $75,210 | +15% in St. Petersburg |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,180 | $37,570 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $63,257 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 12% more in St. Petersburg.
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