salaryMobile is 7% 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
$1,257
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$208
👥 People living there
203,416
201,875
Commute to work
22.8 min
19.1 min
College degree
32%
51.3%
Own their home
54%
40.6%
Below poverty line
18.4%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $67,200 | +43% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $79,520 | +31% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $34,850 | +30% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,350 | $72,510 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $130,490 | $103,320 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $125,410 | +19% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $59,410 | $48,540 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Civil Engineer | $107,810 | $90,840 | -16% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,480 in Tallahassee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $63,964 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 7% more in Tallahassee.