salaryTallahassee is 4% 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
$1,628
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,322
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$71,299
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$289,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,890
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$208
👥 People living there
233,596
201,875
Commute to work
23 min
19.1 min
College degree
33.5%
51.3%
Own their home
46.3%
40.6%
Below poverty line
16.5%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Norfolk | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $72,510 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $103,320 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $79,450 | $61,840 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $48,540 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $79,520 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $36,880 | -15% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $54,090 | -13% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $55,020 | -13% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Norfolk?
About $57,536 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Norfolk or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $71,299 in Norfolk and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 15% more in Norfolk.