salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,544
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$208
👥 People living there
195,185
201,875
Commute to work
20.2 min
19.1 min
College degree
34.6%
51.3%
Own their home
46.6%
40.6%
Below poverty line
20.2%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $34,850 | +24% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $46,470 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $67,200 | +19% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $48,540 | -19% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $103,320 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $75,380 | $61,840 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $125,410 | +16% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $72,510 | -15% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Knoxville and Tallahassee cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $60,875 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 6% more in Tallahassee.