salaryOmaha is 10% 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
$1,448
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$175
👥 People living there
488,837
262,732
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.6 min
College degree
40.1%
42.6%
Own their home
57.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
13.5%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $75,210 | +21% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $62,570 | $50,540 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $52,000 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $103,670 | +14% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $58,010 | $50,560 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,550 | $37,570 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,310 | $105,080 | +9% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $37,070 | +8% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $65,862 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 3% more in St. Petersburg.