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
$2,185
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$175
👥 People living there
196,906
262,732
Commute to work
28.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
36.3%
42.6%
Own their home
76%
62.8%
Below poverty line
8.4%
12.5%
Unemployment
4%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Peoria 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 Peoria?
About $60,127 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 27% more in Peoria.