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Atlanta vs Tallahassee
Atlanta and Tallahassee
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Tallahassee are above the US rate in this release, 7.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Atlanta to Tallahassee
In 2022-2023, 143 households filed a move from Atlanta to Tallahassee (about 236 people, average adjusted gross income $62,028). 335 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,399 in Atlanta and $1,131 in Tallahassee. Atlanta has a state tax on wages. Tallahassee has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Tallahassee is 84% of the national level for the same work, against 101% in Atlanta.
Tallahassee averages 232 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 44°F. Atlanta is 217 sunny days, 89°F in July, 34°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Tallahassee and 31 in Atlanta.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 143 households moved Atlanta → Tallahassee (about 236 people, average AGI $62,028). 335 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Atlanta and Tallahassee changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 281 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,850–$3,450
- Container or pod
- $1,250–$2,350
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is Tallahassee cheaper than Atlanta after tax and rent?
Yes. Tallahassee leaves about $634 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,399 in Atlanta and $1,131 in Tallahassee.
Does Tallahassee have state income tax?
Tallahassee is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Atlanta to Tallahassee?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.