salarySt. Petersburg is 5% 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
$2,152
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$175
👥 People living there
528,706
262,732
Commute to work
25.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
37.1%
42.6%
Own their home
51.7%
62.8%
Below poverty line
13.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
6.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick St. Petersburg for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sacramento | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $85,470 | -50% in St. Petersburg |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $60,120 | -42% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $59,660 | -37% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $75,710 | -32% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $52,130 | -30% in St. Petersburg |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $127,490 | -29% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $44,480 | -28% in St. Petersburg |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | $128,120 | -26% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $56,749 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 16% more in Sacramento.
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