salaryAtlanta is 11% 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
$1,999
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$148
👥 People living there
505,268
222,758
Commute to work
26.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
59.2%
34.5%
Own their home
46.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $57,280 | +210% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $101,090 | +114% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $115,120 | +89% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $101,780 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $95,230 | +63% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $76,410 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $167,290 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $30,010 | $44,210 | +47% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $66,641 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $92,626 in Tacoma, 0% more in Tacoma.