salarySt. Petersburg is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,044
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,875
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$81,095
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$371,100
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,463
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$148
👥 People living there
262,732
222,758
Commute to work
25.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
42.6%
34.5%
Own their home
62.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Petersburg | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $52,000 | $95,230 | +83% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $57,450 | $101,780 | +77% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,120 | $102,920 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $59,660 | $101,090 | +69% in Tacoma |
| HVAC Technician | $50,540 | $80,100 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,070 | $57,280 | +55% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $75,710 | $115,120 | +52% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $85,470 | $128,260 | +50% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Petersburg or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in St. Petersburg?
About $66,092 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, St. Petersburg or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $81,095 in St. Petersburg and $92,626 in Tacoma, 12% more in Tacoma.