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
$1,783
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$175
👥 People living there
273,212
262,732
Commute to work
20.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
36.8%
42.6%
Own their home
49.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Reno | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $37,070 | +44% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $77,020 | $52,000 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $81,360 | $59,660 | -27% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $163,380 | $127,490 | -22% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $72,800 | $57,450 | -21% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $63,790 | $50,560 | -21% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $107,520 | $85,470 | -21% in St. Petersburg |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,600 | $62,490 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Reno 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 Reno?
About $59,926 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Reno or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 7% more in Reno.