salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,955
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$175
👥 People living there
319,758
262,732
Commute to work
26.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
42.5%
42.6%
Own their home
39.5%
62.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for lower rent.
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $59,660 | +31% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $75,710 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $57,450 | +13% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $136,970 | $127,490 | -7% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $52,000 | -6% in St. Petersburg |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,530 | $42,660 | +5% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $52,130 | +5% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $37,070 | +5% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Orlando and St. Petersburg cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $59,688 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 4% more in St. Petersburg.
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