Sacramento, California vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 17.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $49,539 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Sacramento, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower