salaryTallahassee is 9% 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
$2,010
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$208
👥 People living there
290,594
201,875
Commute to work
25.4 min
19.1 min
College degree
60.5%
51.3%
Own their home
56.9%
40.6%
Below poverty line
6.8%
23.6%
Unemployment
4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,850 | +44% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $72,510 | -41% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $103,320 | -39% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $67,200 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $82,620 | $61,840 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $79,520 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $46,470 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $79,430 | -22% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $54,662 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 96% more in Plano.