salaryNashville is 5% 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
$1,881
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$175
👥 People living there
690,130
262,732
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
48%
42.6%
Own their home
52.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville 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 | Nashville | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $37,070 | +26% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $59,660 | +21% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $60,630 | $50,560 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $60,270 | $50,540 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $103,670 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $52,000 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $127,490 | -11% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $75,710 | +10% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $62,835 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 3% more in Nashville.
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