salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,397
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$208
👥 People living there
276,854
201,875
Commute to work
19.9 min
19.1 min
College degree
31.2%
51.3%
Own their home
43%
40.6%
Below poverty line
26%
23.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tallahassee for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $72,230 | $48,540 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $54,090 | -31% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,660 | $72,510 | -29% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $55,020 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $46,870 | -26% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $34,850 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $82,120 | $61,840 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $59,440 | $46,470 | -22% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and Tallahassee cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $58,795 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 13% more in Tallahassee.