Cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida
Leon County, FL
Part of the Tallahassee Metro Area
Population 295,335 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Tallahassee
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Tallahassee
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Tallahassee
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Tallahassee
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Tallahassee
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Tallahassee
State and local tax rates for Florida.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Tallahassee
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Tallahassee
What it costs to live in Tallahassee each month.
- Rent $1,181
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $352
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $420
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,321
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $583
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $735
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,664
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $885
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $735
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Tallahassee
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Tallahassee?
In Tallahassee, Florida, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,181 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,321 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,664 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Tallahassee?
In Tallahassee, Florida, the average household income is $65,074 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,751 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Tallahassee?
The estimated cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is approximately $3,005 per month for a single person, $4,224 for a couple, $6,725 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Tallahassee?
The combined sales tax rate in Tallahassee, Florida is 7.01%, which includes the Florida state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.01%.
Is Tallahassee an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Tallahassee, Florida would need approximately $3,005 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,074 per year ($5,423 per month). Tallahassee has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Tallahassee?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tallahassee, Florida is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Tallahassee?
The average home value in Tallahassee, Florida is $279,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,305, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Tallahassee compare to other areas?
You can compare Tallahassee, Florida with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tallahassee is in the Tallahassee, FL metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP