salaryTallahassee is 11% 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
$1,942
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,595
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$86,180
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$440,900
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,174
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$208
👥 People living there
322,326
201,875
Commute to work
31.7 min
19.1 min
College degree
20%
51.3%
Own their home
53.9%
40.6%
Below poverty line
15.5%
23.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Stockton for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Stockton | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,400 | $55,020 | -44% in Tallahassee |
| Registered Nurse | $134,580 | $79,430 | -41% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $174,880 | $103,320 | -41% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $125,130 | $79,520 | -36% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $99,900 | $67,200 | -33% in Tallahassee |
| Carpenter | $69,160 | $46,870 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,310 | $72,510 | -32% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $76,410 | $54,090 | -29% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stockton or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Stockton?
About $53,623 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Stockton or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $86,180 in Stockton and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 39% more in Stockton.