What is a pro or con of living in St. Petersburg, Floridacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 47% cheaper in St. Petersburg.

What salary do I need to live in St. Petersburg, Florida copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $145,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $94,902 in St. Petersburg, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. ST. PETERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 34.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $94,902 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. St. Petersburg, FL

Compared to Boston, St. Petersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% lower

Commute

25.5% lower

Health

15.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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