Athens, Alabama vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is 5.1% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $105,104 in Tallahassee, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tallahassee, Florida is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Tallahassee
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Tallahassee, FL
Compared to Athens, Tallahassee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher