salaryTallahassee is 8% 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
$1,789
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$208
👥 People living there
545,970
201,875
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.1 min
College degree
25.5%
51.3%
Own their home
50.1%
40.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
23.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $79,430 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $103,320 | -36% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $67,200 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $55,020 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $117,880 | -29% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $72,510 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $46,870 | -26% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $48,540 | -25% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $55,161 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 24% more in Fresno.