salaryAlbuquerque is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$148
👥 People living there
562,218
222,758
Commute to work
22.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
39.2%
34.5%
Own their home
61.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $101,090 | +138% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $101,780 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $102,170 | +65% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $61,500 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $115,120 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $146,030 | +54% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $57,280 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $85,690 | +49% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $69,788 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $92,626 in Tacoma, 20% more in Tacoma.