Columbus, Ohio vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 16.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $116,204 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in St. Petersburg
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Columbus, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher