salaryMontgomery 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
$1,304
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$208
👥 People living there
197,494
201,875
Commute to work
20.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
33.8%
51.3%
Own their home
54.4%
40.6%
Below poverty line
21.5%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $67,200 | +39% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $79,520 | +32% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $34,850 | +32% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,540 | $72,510 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $125,410 | +23% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $75,040 | $61,840 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $125,290 | $103,320 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $57,960 | $48,540 | -16% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,480 in Tallahassee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $62,835 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 1% more in Tallahassee.
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