salaryColumbus is 5% 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
$1,314
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$208
👥 People living there
203,711
201,875
Commute to work
20.9 min
19.1 min
College degree
30.5%
51.3%
Own their home
50.8%
40.6%
Below poverty line
19%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,850 | +68% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $67,200 | +34% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,410 | $72,510 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $90,840 | +17% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $73,640 | $61,840 | -16% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $95,250 | +16% in Tallahassee |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $53,690 | +15% in Tallahassee |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $34,610 | +14% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,480 in Tallahassee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,106 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 1% more in Columbus.