salaryTallahassee is 4% 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
$1,932
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$208
👥 People living there
979,539
201,875
Commute to work
23.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
59.6%
51.3%
Own their home
43.4%
40.6%
Below poverty line
12%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $103,320 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | $72,510 | -31% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $34,850 | +28% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $83,120 | $61,840 | -26% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $79,520 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $48,540 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $36,880 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $65,000 | -19% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $57,463 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 63% more in Austin.