Arlington, Virginia vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 37.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,064 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Arlington, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower