salaryMobile is 15% 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
$1,257
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$175
👥 People living there
203,416
262,732
Commute to work
22.8 min
25.6 min
College degree
32%
42.6%
Own their home
54%
62.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $75,710 | +61% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $95,870 | +58% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $37,070 | +38% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $59,660 | +28% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $75,210 | +25% in St. Petersburg |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $128,120 | +24% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $44,480 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $127,820 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $68,712 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 29% more in St. Petersburg.