salaryTallahassee is 5% 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
$1,533
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$208
👥 People living there
2,328,253
201,875
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.1 min
College degree
36.6%
51.3%
Own their home
42.1%
40.6%
Below poverty line
19.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $34,850 | +58% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $72,510 | -36% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $103,320 | -35% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $61,840 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $79,520 | -24% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $48,540 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $79,430 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $95,250 | -20% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $57,135 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 13% more in Houston.