salarySt. Petersburg is 11% 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
$2,279
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$175
👥 People living there
455,548
262,732
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.6 min
College degree
35.6%
42.6%
Own their home
41.2%
62.8%
Below poverty line
14.8%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,120 | -41% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $59,660 | -39% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $75,710 | -38% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $85,470 | -37% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $127,490 | -34% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $50,540 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $52,130 | -31% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $52,000 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $53,303 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 16% more in Long Beach.
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