salarySt. Petersburg 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
$1,649
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$175
👥 People living there
427,246
262,732
Commute to work
22 min
25.6 min
College degree
55.5%
42.6%
Own their home
47.7%
62.8%
Below poverty line
16%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $59,660 | +52% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $52,000 | -49% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $37,070 | +43% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $77,490 | $50,540 | -35% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $57,450 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $52,130 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $60,120 | -25% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $75,210 | -23% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $57,749 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 8% more in Minneapolis.
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