St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Sparta, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparta, North Carolina is 20.8% cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,592 in Sparta, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, North Carolina is cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sparta
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Sparta, NC
Compared to St. Petersburg, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower