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
$2,087
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$208
👥 People living there
394,432
201,875
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.1 min
College degree
33.6%
51.3%
Own their home
62.4%
40.6%
Below poverty line
11.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $72,510 | -43% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $103,320 | -42% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $61,840 | -38% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $65,000 | -34% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $67,200 | -34% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $95,250 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $34,180 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $79,520 | -30% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,271 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 54% more in Aurora.