Demand-Backed Comparison
People have logged this comparison 3 times on WhyThere. The cards open full city pages. The charts and matrix below are the fast side-by-side read on housing, climate, walkability, safety, schools, parks, and day-to-day tradeoffs.
What Stands Out
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Saint Petersburg, Florida comes out ahead here on rent burden and home price. This only compares rent burden, rent, home price, and estimated state tax burden; it is not a total cost-of-living ranking.
Wilmington, North Carolina is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 115,933 | 259,343 |
| Population Density | N/A | 4.2k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft(9 m) | 43 ft(13 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $406,802 | $339,385 |
| Median Rent | $1,674 | $2,085 |
| Median Income | $58,908 | $112,578 |
| Rent Burden | 34% | 22% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr | 339 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 72°F | 82°F |
| Comfort Score | 84/100Great | 77/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 29°F | 21°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 58"(147 cm) | 50"(127 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 42 (Avg)20 days > 100 | AQI 44 (Avg)31 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 63 / 100 | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 6.7/10 | N/A |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal Risk | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 34%Cable: 93% | Fiber: 33%Cable: 97% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 37.6 years | 42.9 years |
| College Educated | 44% | 41% |
| Remote Workers | 15% | 16% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
Plan a first lookWays to plan a first visit or connect with a relevant local partner. | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Wilmington | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Saint Petersburg |
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