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
$1,881
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$208
👥 People living there
690,130
201,875
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
48%
51.3%
Own their home
52.4%
40.6%
Below poverty line
14.1%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $103,320 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,270 | $72,510 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $60,630 | $46,470 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $78,080 | $61,840 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $95,250 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $48,540 | -19% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $34,850 | +19% in Tallahassee |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,510 | $37,310 | -18% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $58,493 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 35% more in Nashville.