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
$1,611
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$208
👥 People living there
914,802
201,875
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.1 min
College degree
38.2%
51.3%
Own their home
44.1%
40.6%
Below poverty line
18.1%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $67,200 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $72,510 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $55,020 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $46,870 | -29% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $103,320 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $46,470 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $81,700 | $61,840 | -24% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $48,540 | -23% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Columbus 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 Columbus?
About $59,026 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 15% more in Columbus.