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
$1,719
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$175
👥 People living there
977,670
262,732
Commute to work
24.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
33.2%
42.6%
Own their home
57.6%
62.8%
Below poverty line
14.5%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technician | $58,590 | $50,540 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $58,920 | $52,000 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $55,630 | $50,560 | -9% in St. Petersburg |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,040 | $37,570 | -8% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $42,600 | $44,480 | +4% in St. Petersburg |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $128,120 | -4% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $75,710 | -4% in St. Petersburg |
| Physician Assistant | $132,350 | $127,820 | -3% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $60,848 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 7% more in St. Petersburg.
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