salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,044
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,875
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$81,095
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$371,100
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,463
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$146
👥 People living there
262,732
188,065
Commute to work
25.6 min
20.9 min
College degree
42.6%
50%
Own their home
62.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Petersburg for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Petersburg | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,070 | $47,530 | +28% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,490 | $78,080 | +25% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $52,000 | $63,750 | +23% in Tempe |
| HVAC Technician | $50,540 | $61,170 | +21% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,470 | $45,290 | +21% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,570 | $44,950 | +20% in Tempe |
| Truck Driver | $50,560 | $59,770 | +18% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $85,470 | $100,830 | +18% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Petersburg or Tempe cheaper to live in?
St. Petersburg and Tempe cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in St. Petersburg?
About $61,443 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, St. Petersburg or Tempe?
The typical household earns $81,095 in St. Petersburg and $85,917 in Tempe, 6% more in Tempe.