Cost of Living in St. Petersburg, FL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
128.9
100 = national avg
+28.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$56,730
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$134,088
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing164.0
Food105.9
Transportation111.8
Healthcare104.7
Utilities116.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,696
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,977
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Petersburg is 128.9, which is 28.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 164.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $56,730 per year to cover basic expenses.