Cost of Living in Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee, FL — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
93.9
U.S. average = 100 · #184 of 387
Median wage
$46,520
all jobs · $3,297/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,193
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Tallahassee, FL to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Tallahassee, FL vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | −6.1% |
| Housing | 78.5 | −21.5% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | −12.5% |
| Other services | 98.9 | −1.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Tallahassee, FL
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,087 | $43,480/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,193 | $47,720/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,339 | $53,560/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,664 | $66,560/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,772 | $70,880/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Tallahassee, FL
Your take-home pay
$39,559
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,297Monthly
$1,648Twice a month
$1,521Every 2 weeks
$19.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,402
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,884
- Medicare (1.45%)$675
- Florida income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,559
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Tallahassee, FL
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tallahassee, FL expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Tallahassee, FL metro area are 93.9% of the U.S. average, with housing at 78.5%. It is the #184 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Tallahassee, FL?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $56,351 in Tallahassee, FL (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $46,520.
How much is rent in Tallahassee, FL?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Tallahassee, FL are $1,087 for a studio, $1,193 for one bedroom, $1,339 for two bedrooms and $1,664 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Tallahassee, FL
Management Occupations
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $131,640
- Sales Manager — $117,350
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $104,000
- Construction Manager — $102,660
- Financial Manager — $98,510
- General and Operations Manager — $95,250
- Managers, All Other — $95,180
- Administrative Services Manager — $83,070
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $59,740
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $82,740
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $69,690
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $67,120
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $65,000
- Accountant and Auditor — $61,840
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $60,170
- Training and Development Specialist — $59,720
- Management Analyst — $58,860
- Human Resources Specialist — $57,320
- Compliance Officer — $49,100
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists — $45,180
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents — $43,310
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $121,800
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $74,020
- Computer Programmer — $72,680
- Computer Systems Analyst — $72,510
- Computer User Support Specialist — $49,170
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Civil Engineer — $90,840
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $58,240
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $46,900
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $42,530
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $103,320
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $56,660
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $57,250
- Instructional Coordinator — $55,600
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $55,020
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $53,930
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — $35,380
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $33,600
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $31,200
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $29,280
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Public Relations Specialist — $59,590
- Coach and Scout — $29,830
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $217,800
- Registered Nurse — $79,430
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $59,040
- Pharmacy Technician — $37,960
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $36,880
- Nursing Assistant — $34,180
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $32,710
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $67,200
- Detective and Criminal Investigator — $58,410
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $48,170
- Security Guard — $33,930
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $37,810
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $36,750
- Waiter and Waitress — $34,850
- Cooks, Restaurant — $34,610
- Food Preparation Worker — $33,760
- Bartender — $30,270
- Dishwasher — $30,040
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $27,600
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $35,540
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $30,350
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $28,980
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $61,880
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $60,370
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $45,720
- Insurance Sales Agent — $44,550
- Retail Salesperson — $30,330
- Cashier — $29,180
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $59,730
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $57,250
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $45,900
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $39,830
- Office Clerks, General — $38,360
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $37,400
- Customer Service Representative — $37,310
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $37,200
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $34,100
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — $30,120
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $72,290
- Electrician — $54,090
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $48,540
- Carpenter — $46,870
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $46,530
- Construction Laborer — $38,720
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $64,560
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $53,690
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $45,640
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $43,280
Production Occupations
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $37,200
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $48,420
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $46,470
- Light Truck Driver — $37,740
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $35,610
- Stocker and Order Filler — $35,000