salaryTallahassee is 3% 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
$1,331
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$208
👥 People living there
208,772
201,875
Commute to work
19.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
30%
51.3%
Own their home
38.1%
40.6%
Below poverty line
27.8%
23.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tallahassee for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $73,580 | $48,540 | -34% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $148,150 | $103,320 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $77,310 | $54,090 | -30% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $92,920 | $67,200 | -28% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,240 | $72,510 | -25% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $80,890 | $61,840 | -24% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,310 | $34,850 | -23% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $59,490 | $46,870 | -21% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $58,073 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 18% more in Tallahassee.