salaryTallahassee is 6% 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
$1,999
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$208
👥 People living there
505,268
201,875
Commute to work
26.5 min
19.1 min
College degree
59.2%
51.3%
Own their home
46.4%
40.6%
Below poverty line
16.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, 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 | Atlanta | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $34,850 | +89% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $72,510 | -39% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $55,020 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $85,820 | $61,840 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $103,320 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $46,470 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $79,430 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $79,520 | -21% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $56,319 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 49% more in Atlanta.