salaryTallahassee is 15% 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
$2,474
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$208
👥 People living there
200,928
201,875
Commute to work
25.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
19.5%
51.3%
Own their home
54.4%
40.6%
Below poverty line
11%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $55,020 | -45% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $103,320 | -44% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $67,200 | -44% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,970 | $72,510 | -40% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $79,430 | -39% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $79,520 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $46,870 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $90,340 | $61,840 | -32% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $50,981 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 68% more in Oxnard.