salaryTallahassee is 4% 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
$1,822
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$208
👥 People living there
481,031
201,875
Commute to work
23 min
19.1 min
College degree
54%
51.3%
Own their home
50.7%
40.6%
Below poverty line
11.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh 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 | Raleigh | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,480 | $72,510 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $81,950 | $61,840 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $103,320 | -22% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $46,160 | $36,880 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $48,540 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,800 | $79,520 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,980 | $65,000 | -18% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $114,940 | $95,250 | -17% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $57,409 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 49% more in Raleigh.