salaryTallahassee is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tallahassee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$208
👥 People living there
288,976
201,875
Commute to work
18.8 min
19.1 min
College degree
38.7%
51.3%
Own their home
63.9%
40.6%
Below poverty line
8.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $48,540 | -48% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $67,200 | -42% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $79,520 | -40% in Tallahassee |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $53,690 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $46,870 | -36% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $54,090 | -34% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $34,850 | +34% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $103,320 | -33% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $53,454 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 80% more in Anchorage.