$1624 | $3421 |
$662 | $2134 |
$962 | $1287 |
$466 | $1214 |
$49.8 | $136 |
$3140 | |
64 | |
181K |
The average cost of living in Tallahassee is $1624, which is in the top 26% of the most expensive cities in the world, ranked 2390th out of 9294 in our global list, 1974th out of 2202 in the United States, and 122nd out of 125 in Florida.
The median after-tax salary is $3140, which is enough to cover living expenses for 1.9 months. Ranked 4387th (TOP 47%) in the list of best places to live in the world and 1586th best city to live in the United States, and 108th most liveable city in Florida. With an estimated population of 181K, Tallahassee is the 150th largest city in the United States.
8 km | Tallahassee Regional Airport |
Excellent | 9.1 µg/m³ |
135 | Florida State University |
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Cost of Living in Tallahassee, Florida by Expense Category
Housing, Utilities & Transportation
Tallahassee's housing expenses are 10% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 13% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 4% lower than the national average.
Median Home Price
$357,359
Median Rent
$1,092 / month
Energy Bill
$148.61 / month
Phone Bill
$163.53 / month
Gas
$4.21 / gallon
Food & Grocery
Tallahassee has grocery prices that are 8% higher than the national average.
Loaf of Bread
$3.75
Gallon of Milk
$2.40
Carton of Eggs
$1.70
Bunch of Bananas
$3.64
Hamburger
$5.14
Healthcare
Healthcare in Tallahassee is 5% higher than the national average.
Doctor's Visit
$124.19
Dentist Visit
$106.19
Optometrist Visit
$115.02
Rx Drug
$494.18
Veterinary Visit
$52.54