salaryEl Paso 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
$1,246
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$208
👥 People living there
680,130
201,875
Commute to work
23.4 min
19.1 min
College degree
28.1%
51.3%
Own their home
60.8%
40.6%
Below poverty line
18.4%
23.6%
Unemployment
6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $34,850 | +59% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $65,000 | +28% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $103,320 | -26% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,610 | $72,510 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $95,250 | +22% in Tallahassee |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $34,610 | +19% in Tallahassee |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $125,410 | +17% in Tallahassee |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $90,840 | +15% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,480 in Tallahassee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $62,674 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 4% more in El Paso.