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
$1,944
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,883
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$92,626
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$479,600
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,482
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$148
$208
👥 People living there
222,758
201,875
Commute to work
28.8 min
19.1 min
College degree
34.5%
51.3%
Own their home
55.8%
40.6%
Below poverty line
12.4%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Tacoma 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 | Tacoma | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $95,230 | $48,540 | -49% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $54,090 | -47% in Tallahassee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $55,020 | -47% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,690 | $72,510 | -46% in Tallahassee |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $67,200 | -42% in Tallahassee |
| Dental Hygienist | $133,740 | $79,520 | -41% in Tallahassee |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 | $36,880 | -40% in Tallahassee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $34,850 | -39% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tacoma or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Tacoma?
About $50,706 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Tacoma or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $92,626 in Tacoma and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 50% more in Tacoma.