salaryMadison is 4% 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
$1,723
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$175
👥 People living there
278,001
262,732
Commute to work
19.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
59.9%
42.6%
Own their home
46%
62.8%
Below poverty line
16.4%
12.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $85,160 | $52,000 | -39% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $57,450 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $63,150 | $50,540 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $37,070 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $103,670 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $52,130 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $37,470 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $85,470 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $62,222 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Madison or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 4% more in Madison.
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