salaryTallahassee is 15% 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
$2,334
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$208
👥 People living there
214,169
201,875
Commute to work
33.4 min
19.1 min
College degree
21.4%
51.3%
Own their home
66.8%
40.6%
Below poverty line
9.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $50,895 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 79% more in Fontana.