Median rent is 18% lower in St. Peters ($1,291/mo vs $1,567/mo). Buying is cheaper in St. Peters, where the median home runs $252,800 versus $375,300. Households earn more in St. Peters ($89,827 vs $71,302 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (99.9).
City A
St. Peters, MO
City B
Tampa, FL
How much would you need to earn in Tampa, FL to maintain your standard of living from St. Peters, MO?
Equivalent salary in Tampa, FL
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
St. Peters
Missouri
Tampa
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in St. Peters at $1,291/mo compared to $1,567/mo in Tampa (18% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Tampa: the median home is $375,300 versus $252,800 in St. Peters — 33% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while Missouri tops out at 4.80% — giving Tampa a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 4.22% in Missouri and 6.00% in Florida; St. Peters has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
St. Peters
Income tax: 4.80%
Sales tax: 4.22%
Tampa
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Tampa (avg AQI 29.0) but not yet for St. Peters.
Pick St. Peters if you prioritize higher median household income ($89,827/yr).
Pick St. Peters if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,291/mo median).
Pick Tampa if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is St. Peters cheaper than Tampa?
St. Peters is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 99.9 versus 99.9 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in St. Peters.
How much is rent in St. Peters vs Tampa?
Median rent is $1,291/mo in St. Peters, MO and $1,567/mo in Tampa, FL. St. Peters, MO has the lower rent by about 18%.
Which has higher salaries — St. Peters or Tampa?
Median household income is $89,827 in St. Peters, MO and $71,302 in Tampa, FL. St. Peters, MO has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — St. Peters or Tampa?
Florida has no state income tax. Missouri has a top rate of 4.80%.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match my St. Peters income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in St. Peters, MO is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Tampa, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology