salarySt. Petersburg is 4% 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
$1,874
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$98,056
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$581,500
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,743
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$106
$175
👥 People living there
641,165
262,732
Commute to work
24.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
53.8%
42.6%
Own their home
52%
62.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Portland | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $101,010 | $52,000 | -49% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $105,090 | $57,450 | -45% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $85,470 | -34% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $37,070 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | $59,660 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $73,710 | $52,130 | -29% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | $60,120 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 | $37,470 | -26% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Portland?
About $57,421 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Portland or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $98,056 in Portland and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 21% more in Portland.
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