salaryTallahassee is 10% 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
$1,988
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$208
👥 People living there
219,215
201,875
Commute to work
30.2 min
19.1 min
College degree
21.2%
51.3%
Own their home
58.9%
40.6%
Below poverty line
13.3%
23.6%
Unemployment
7.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $55,020 | -46% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $79,430 | -40% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $103,320 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $46,870 | -36% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,910 | $79,520 | -36% in Tallahassee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $117,880 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $67,200 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $54,090 | -29% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $54,128 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 39% more in Modesto.