salaryTallahassee is 7% 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
$1,955
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$208
👥 People living there
319,758
201,875
Commute to work
26.2 min
19.1 min
College degree
42.5%
51.3%
Own their home
39.5%
40.6%
Below poverty line
14.7%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,780 | $72,510 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $136,970 | $103,320 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $78,630 | $61,840 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $43,800 | $36,880 | -16% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,560 | $79,520 | -14% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $48,540 | -12% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | $65,000 | -11% in Tallahassee |
| Civil Engineer | $100,740 | $90,840 | -10% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $55,564 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 26% more in Orlando.