salaryTallahassee is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,480
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,394
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$61,916
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$294,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,540
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$208
$161
👥 People living there
201,875
456,349
Commute to work
19.1 min
23.4 min
College degree
51.3%
40.9%
Own their home
40.6%
65.1%
Below poverty line
23.6%
8.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Tallahassee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tallahassee | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $72,510 | $103,760 | +43% in Virginia Beach |
| Lawyer | $103,320 | $133,380 | +29% in Virginia Beach |
| Accountant | $61,840 | $79,450 | +28% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $48,540 | $61,870 | +27% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,520 | $98,890 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $36,880 | $43,620 | +18% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $54,090 | $62,350 | +15% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,020 | $63,380 | +15% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tallahassee or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Tallahassee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,480 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Tallahassee?
About $62,569 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Tallahassee or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $61,916 in Tallahassee and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 38% more in Virginia Beach.
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