salaryAurora 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
$1,887
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$148
👥 People living there
179,898
222,758
Commute to work
27.2 min
28.8 min
College degree
38.5%
34.5%
Own their home
66.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $66,708 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $92,626 in Tacoma, 9% more in Aurora.