salaryOklahoma City 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
$1,327
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$175
👥 People living there
697,125
262,732
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
34.7%
42.6%
Own their home
58.6%
62.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $37,070 | +104% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $60,120 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $127,490 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $75,210 | +19% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $60,120 | $50,540 | -16% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $59,150 | $52,000 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,160 | $33,790 | +12% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $39,810 | $44,480 | +12% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $66,956 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 9% more in St. Petersburg.
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