salaryArlington is 8% 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
$1,648
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$148
👥 People living there
397,742
222,758
Commute to work
26.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
32.6%
34.5%
Own their home
54.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $57,280 | +137% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $101,780 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $102,920 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $76,410 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $101,090 | +56% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $95,230 | +55% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $44,210 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $61,500 | +43% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Arlington is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,648 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $64,681 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $92,626 in Tacoma, 12% more in Tacoma.