salaryLexington-Fayette is 9% 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
$1,463
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$175
👥 People living there
323,725
262,732
Commute to work
20.9 min
25.6 min
College degree
48.3%
42.6%
Own their home
53.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
14.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $59,660 | +63% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $103,670 | +29% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $75,710 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $95,870 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $60,280 | $50,540 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $52,000 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $75,210 | +15% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $127,490 | +15% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $65,168 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 8% more in St. Petersburg.
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