salaryTallahassee is 15% 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
$3,046
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$208
👥 People living there
990,138
201,875
Commute to work
27.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
47.3%
51.3%
Own their home
55.8%
40.6%
Below poverty line
8.1%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose 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 | San Jose | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $103,320 | -66% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $79,430 | -63% in Tallahassee |
| Plumber | $107,560 | $48,540 | -55% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $65,000 | -54% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $157,140 | $72,510 | -54% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $136,140 | $67,200 | -51% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $121,700 | $61,840 | -49% in Tallahassee |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $117,880 | -49% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $51,032 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 155% more in San Jose.