salaryTallahassee is 17% 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
$2,654
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,320
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$101,378
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$713,000
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,997
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$208
👥 People living there
312,534
201,875
Commute to work
24.5 min
19.1 min
College degree
18.3%
51.3%
Own their home
44.6%
40.6%
Below poverty line
10.8%
23.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Ana 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 | Santa Ana | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $103,320 | -47% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $55,020 | -46% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $67,200 | -45% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $79,430 | -41% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | $72,510 | -40% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $46,870 | -38% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $79,520 | -35% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $94,360 | $61,840 | -34% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Ana or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Santa Ana?
About $49,620 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Santa Ana or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $101,378 in Santa Ana and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 64% more in Santa Ana.