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
$1,964
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$175
👥 People living there
191,767
262,732
Commute to work
25 min
25.6 min
College degree
34.6%
42.6%
Own their home
41.4%
62.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
12.5%
Unemployment
8.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $79,820 | $52,000 | -35% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $86,720 | $60,120 | -31% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $67,380 | $50,540 | -25% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $73,980 | $57,450 | -22% in St. Petersburg |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,990 | $62,490 | -21% in St. Petersburg |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,330 | $37,470 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,580 | $105,080 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Accountant | $95,020 | $78,990 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Providence 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 Providence?
About $59,479 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Providence or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 9% more in St. Petersburg.
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