salaryTallahassee is 3% 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
$1,723
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$208
👥 People living there
278,001
201,875
Commute to work
19.4 min
19.1 min
College degree
59.9%
51.3%
Own their home
46%
40.6%
Below poverty line
16.4%
23.6%
Unemployment
2.7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $85,160 | $48,540 | -43% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $54,090 | -31% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,550 | $72,510 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $46,870 | -26% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $95,250 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $34,180 | -24% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $36,880 | -24% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $81,130 | $61,840 | -24% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $57,923 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 36% more in Madison.