St. Petersburg, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,663 per month, while the typical home is valued around $371,100. Households earn a median of $75,192 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 56. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$75,192
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,663
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$371,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
102.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,593
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,696
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,977
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,527
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
102.5
Goods
99.0
Rents / Housing
123.5
Services
95.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $123,450 |
| Registered Nurse | $90,260 |
| Elementary Teacher | $61,990 |
| Electrician | $55,750 |
| Accountant | $88,140 |
| Plumber | $54,590 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $297,870 |
| Civil Engineer | $109,740 |
| Operations Manager | $136,870 |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,410 |
| Health Services Manager | $121,290 |
| Truck Driver | $53,820 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $108,630 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
262,732
Latest estimate
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Census ACS
56.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
16
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,482
Per month
Avg Home Value
$297,900
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33701 | — | $1,360 | $499,900 |
| ZIP 33702 | — | $1,226 | $266,700 |
| ZIP 33703 | — | $1,539 | $373,600 |
| ZIP 33704 | — | $1,242 | $581,700 |
| ZIP 33705 | — | $1,346 | $272,800 |
| ZIP 33707 | — | $1,367 | $305,300 |
| ZIP 33709 | — | $1,236 | $178,300 |
| ZIP 33710 | — | $1,417 | $267,900 |
| ZIP 33711 | — | $1,601 | $234,200 |
| ZIP 33712 | — | $1,301 | $253,600 |
Showing top 10 of 16 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
49.0
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.0%
St. Petersburg has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.5. The US national average is 100, so St. Petersburg is 2.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in St. Petersburg is $1,663 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in St. Petersburg is $75,192 per year.
The median home value in St. Petersburg is $371,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
St. Petersburg has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 56.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
