salaryTallahassee is 10% 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
$1,619
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$208
👥 People living there
573,243
201,875
Commute to work
29.1 min
19.1 min
College degree
36.1%
51.3%
Own their home
47.5%
40.6%
Below poverty line
19.7%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,980 | $72,510 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,130 | $79,520 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $55,020 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $85,160 | $61,840 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $46,870 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $48,540 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $103,320 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $59,460 | $46,470 | -22% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $53,931 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 8% more in Baltimore.