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
$1,608
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,657
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$80,985
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$539,500
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,729
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$77
$175
👥 People living there
208,007
262,732
Commute to work
19.5 min
25.6 min
College degree
51.5%
42.6%
Own their home
45.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
13.6%
12.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Salt Lake City | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,920 | $60,120 | -23% in St. Petersburg |
| Plumber | $64,800 | $52,000 | -20% in St. Petersburg |
| Truck Driver | $62,310 | $50,560 | -19% in St. Petersburg |
| HVAC Technician | $60,790 | $50,540 | -17% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,670 | $75,210 | +16% in St. Petersburg |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,190 | $37,570 | -15% in St. Petersburg |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $32,320 | $37,070 | +15% in St. Petersburg |
| Carpenter | $59,870 | $52,130 | -13% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Lake City or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
About $60,013 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Salt Lake City or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $80,985 in Salt Lake City and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 0% more in St. Petersburg.
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