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
$1,797
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$208
👥 People living there
291,467
201,875
Commute to work
22.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
57.3%
51.3%
Own their home
52.3%
40.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
23.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,410 | $72,510 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $65,000 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $61,840 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $103,320 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $79,520 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $36,880 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $37,310 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $48,540 | -19% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $57,754 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 42% more in Durham.