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
$1,644
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$208
👥 People living there
229,359
201,875
Commute to work
21.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
45.6%
51.3%
Own their home
43.5%
40.6%
Below poverty line
18.2%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,190 | $72,510 | -31% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $103,320 | -29% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $84,220 | $61,840 | -27% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,250 | $79,520 | -24% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $61,480 | $48,540 | -21% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,660 | $65,000 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Truck Driver | $58,190 | $46,470 | -20% in Tallahassee |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 | $34,180 | -20% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $57,585 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 13% more in Richmond.