salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.1 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,200 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 92 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Tallahassee?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tallahassee
| Size | Tallahassee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,112 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,394 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,573 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,597 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tallahassee overall?
Everyday prices in the Tallahassee metro area are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Tallahassee
Life in Tallahassee
What jobs pay in Tallahassee
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $130,620 | 13.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $125,410 | 14.2% |
| Software Developer | $121,800 | 14.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,880 | 15.1% |
| Lawyer | $103,320 | 17.2% |
| Operations Manager | $95,250 | 18.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $90,840 | 19.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,520 | 22.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $79,430 | 22.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $72,510 | 24.5% |
| Police Officer | $67,200 | 26.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,000 | 27.3% |
| Accountant | $61,840 | 28.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,040 | 30.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,020 | 32.3% |
| Electrician | $54,090 | 32.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $53,690 | 33.1% |
| Plumber | $48,540 | 36.6% |
| Carpenter | $46,870 | 37.9% |
| Truck Driver | $46,470 | 38.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,310 | 47.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $36,880 | 48.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,610 | 49.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,850 | 51.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,610 | 51.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,180 | 52.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,330 | 58.6% |
| Cashier | $29,180 | 60.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tallahassee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $563 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $294,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tallahassee, FL?
Renting in Tallahassee costs a median of about $1,480 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Tallahassee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,200 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tallahassee cheap or expensive?
Tallahassee is rated OK: rent takes 28.7% of the typical household income of $61,916. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tallahassee?
The median homeowner in Tallahassee pays $2,540 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Tallahassee more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Tallahassee?
The median home value in Tallahassee is $294,400, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
201,875 people live in Tallahassee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.