salaryLincoln is 10% 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
$1,328
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$175
👥 People living there
294,856
262,732
Commute to work
18.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
41.8%
42.6%
Own their home
56.1%
62.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $50,560 | -38% in St. Petersburg |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $130,450 | +28% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $75,210 | +28% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $127,490 | +26% in St. Petersburg |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $78,990 | +21% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $105,080 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $75,710 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $59,350 | $50,540 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $66,099 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 4% more in St. Petersburg.
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