Is St. Petersburg Expensive?

Tampa, United States

-2% vs Tampa avg

Living in St. Petersburg, Tampa

St. Petersburg is a moderately-priced area within Tampa, with a cost of living index of 63.2 — that is -2% compared to the Tampa average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #14 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,666/month, compared to a range of $1,156 in Plant City to $2,346 in Palma Ceia.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of St. Petersburg, housing takes up roughly 44% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $66,640 before tax.

Typical Salaries in St. Petersburg

Salaries in St. Petersburg reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 63.2:

After tax and deductions of 19.2% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $66,640 would be roughly $53,845/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

63.2
COLI Index
0.98x
vs City Avg
$1,666
Est. 1BR Rent
#14
of 30 Areas
19.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in St. Petersburg

Estimated annual deductions on a $47,400 salary in St. Petersburg, Tampa (local employee).

Income Tax
12%
Social Security + Medicare (FICA)
7.6%
Total Deductions: 19.2%
Est. Take-Home: $38,293/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in St. Petersburg would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $47,400
London GBP £40,792
Dubai AED AED 237,179

Other Neighborhoods in Tampa

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Palma Ceia 89.0 1.38x +38%
Hyde Park 87.1 1.35x +35%
Davis Islands 85.1 1.32x +32%
Harbour Island 83.9 1.30x +30%
Bayshore 82.6 1.28x +28%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to St. Petersburg:

Vinings, Atlanta Reynoldstown, Atlanta Upper Kirby, Houston King of Prussia, Philadelphia Marchmont, Edinburgh Comely Bank, Edinburgh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Petersburg expensive in Tampa?

St. Petersburg is near the city average for Tampa. Costs are about -2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does St. Petersburg compare to the Tampa average?

The cost of living in St. Petersburg is near the Tampa average. With a multiplier of 0.98x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -2% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · U.S. Census Bureau · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.