salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,621
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$208
👥 People living there
304,759
201,875
Commute to work
22.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
49.1%
51.3%
Own their home
47.7%
40.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
23.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $70,100 | $48,540 | -31% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $55,020 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,550 | $72,510 | -26% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $61,180 | $46,870 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $133,040 | $103,320 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $54,090 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,080 | $34,180 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $57,880 | $46,470 | -20% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh and Tallahassee cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $59,523 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 15% more in Pittsburgh.
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