salaryRaleigh is 3% 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
$1,822
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$175
👥 People living there
481,031
262,732
Commute to work
23 min
25.6 min
College degree
54%
42.6%
Own their home
50.7%
62.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $59,660 | +31% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $75,710 | +15% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $58,900 | $50,540 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $52,000 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $114,940 | $103,670 | -10% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $37,070 | +6% in St. Petersburg |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,710 | $37,470 | -6% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,980 | $75,210 | -5% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $61,671 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 14% more in Raleigh.
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