salaryTallahassee is 10% 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
$1,443
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,553
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$79,155
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$294,500
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,822
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$208
👥 People living there
307,284
201,875
Commute to work
21.1 min
19.1 min
College degree
43.8%
51.3%
Own their home
52.9%
40.6%
Below poverty line
15.6%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Paul | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $101,630 | $48,540 | -52% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $46,870 | -37% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $112,090 | $72,510 | -35% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $159,620 | $103,320 | -35% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $34,850 | +34% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $54,090 | -34% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $65,000 | -34% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $55,020 | -31% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Paul or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in St. Paul?
About $53,759 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, St. Paul or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $79,155 in St. Paul and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 28% more in St. Paul.