salaryRochester 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
$1,331
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$175
👥 People living there
208,772
262,732
Commute to work
19.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
30%
42.6%
Own their home
38.1%
62.8%
Below poverty line
27.8%
12.5%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester 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 | Rochester | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $59,660 | -33% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $52,000 | -29% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $57,450 | -26% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $63,570 | $50,540 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $92,920 | $75,710 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,310 | $37,070 | -18% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $58,920 | $50,560 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $148,150 | $127,490 | -14% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $62,384 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 37% more in St. Petersburg.
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