salaryTallahassee is 9% 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
$1,760
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$208
👥 People living there
1,307,930
201,875
Commute to work
25.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
38.2%
51.3%
Own their home
42.4%
40.6%
Below poverty line
16.7%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas 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 | Dallas | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,850 | +44% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $72,510 | -41% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $103,320 | -39% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $67,200 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $82,620 | $61,840 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $79,520 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $46,470 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $79,430 | -22% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $54,662 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 23% more in Dallas.