salarySt. Petersburg is 9% 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
$2,474
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$175
👥 People living there
200,928
262,732
Commute to work
25.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
19.5%
42.6%
Own their home
54.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
11%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $60,120 | -40% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $75,710 | -37% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $85,470 | -35% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $127,490 | -31% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $52,130 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $69,710 | $50,540 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $95,870 | -24% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $59,660 | -23% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $54,765 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 28% more in Oxnard.