salaryTallahassee is 19% 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
$2,511
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$208
👥 People living there
439,418
201,875
Commute to work
29.8 min
19.1 min
College degree
48.7%
51.3%
Own their home
42.3%
40.6%
Below poverty line
13.4%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $79,430 | -57% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $103,320 | -51% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $67,200 | -49% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $46,870 | -47% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $65,000 | -47% in Tallahassee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $117,880 | -46% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $134,460 | $72,510 | -46% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $55,020 | -46% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $48,741 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 77% more in Oakland.