Cost of Living in Tallahassee, FL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
107.0
100 = national avg
+7.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,091
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$111,307
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing136.4
Food92.7
Transportation85.5
Healthcare94.2
Utilities102.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,204
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,352
per month
The overall cost of living index in Tallahassee is 107.0, which is 7.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 136.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,091 per year to cover basic expenses.