| | St. Petersburg, FL | Orlando, FL | United States |
| Overall | 102.8 | 106.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.9 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Health | 103.7 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.4 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $346,900 | $369,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,430.0% | 10,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.2 | 110.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 | 106.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for St. Petersburg 
56 Reviews
I grew up here (1968). All the people who have posted how awful it is are not going to be happy anywhere because they see what they see. Thats the evolution of self as More
I moved here because my fiance was going to school here and two rents didn't make sense. Visiting was always great! However, after living here for a couple years it's More
True the location is good, and during the Winters, it's really nice in St. Pete, but the Summers and brutally steaming HOT, and the St. Pete Police don't do their job More
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I made the decision to move to Orlando when I was 20. My father was a contractor so by then I'd lived in many different states & countries so I have a unique More
I have lived and worked in the Orlando area for more than 10 years. I really wish I could give Orlando two ratings because half the year it is wonderful and other half More
I have lived in Orlando for 6 years.
The environment, living costs, and housing costs are good. There are many fun places around Orlando. It's a good place to live in More
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