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
$1,284
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$208
👥 People living there
566,973
201,875
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.1 min
College degree
27.4%
51.3%
Own their home
41.8%
40.6%
Below poverty line
22.8%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $48,540 | -43% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $54,090 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,120 | $72,510 | -29% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $46,870 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $36,880 | -26% in Tallahassee |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $34,180 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $95,250 | -24% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $80,290 | $61,840 | -23% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $58,132 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 6% more in Tallahassee.