Little Rock 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
$1,277
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$208
👥 People living there
203,436
201,875
Commute to work
18.5 min
19.1 min
College degree
44.6%
51.3%
Own their home
53.5%
40.6%
Below poverty line
17.5%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $34,850 | +42% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $95,250 | +25% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $67,200 | +23% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $57,050 | $46,470 | -19% in Tallahassee |
| Software Developer | $104,070 | $121,800 | +17% in Tallahassee |
| Physician Assistant | $109,110 | $125,410 | +15% in Tallahassee |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,690 | $34,610 | +13% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $54,090 | +12% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,480 in Tallahassee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $63,058 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 10% more in Little Rock.
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