salaryRichmond 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
$1,644
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$175
👥 People living there
229,359
262,732
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
45.6%
42.6%
Own their home
43.5%
62.8%
Below poverty line
18.2%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $75,710 | +21% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $61,480 | $52,000 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $59,130 | $50,540 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $58,190 | $50,560 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 | $37,470 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $127,490 | -12% in St. Petersburg |
| Civil Engineer | $91,300 | $100,570 | +10% in St. Petersburg |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $85,470 | -9% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $61,859 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 14% more in St. Petersburg.
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