salaryMontgomery is 12% 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
$1,304
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$175
👥 People living there
197,494
262,732
Commute to work
20.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
33.8%
42.6%
Own their home
54.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
21.5%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.4%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery 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 | Montgomery | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $95,870 | +59% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $75,710 | +56% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $37,070 | +41% in St. Petersburg |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $127,820 | +25% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $44,480 | +24% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,240 | $75,210 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $59,660 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $128,120 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $67,498 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 24% more in St. Petersburg.
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