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
$1,783
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$208
👥 People living there
273,212
201,875
Commute to work
20.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
36.8%
51.3%
Own their home
49.8%
40.6%
Below poverty line
12.6%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno 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 | Reno | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $77,020 | $48,540 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $163,380 | $103,320 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $34,850 | +36% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $117,850 | $79,520 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,690 | $72,510 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $63,790 | $46,470 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $92,130 | $67,200 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,760 | $34,180 | -27% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,783 in Reno.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $55,786 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 41% more in Reno.