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
$1,881
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$208
👥 People living there
903,844
201,875
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
48%
51.3%
Own their home
51%
40.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $72,510 | -35% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $103,320 | -34% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $61,840 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $65,000 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | $36,880 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $79,520 | -19% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $48,540 | -17% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $56,120 | $46,470 | -17% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $57,887 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 43% more in Charlotte.