salaryBaltimore is 6% 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
$1,619
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$148
👥 People living there
573,243
222,758
Commute to work
29.1 min
28.8 min
College degree
36.1%
34.5%
Own their home
47.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
19.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $57,280 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $65,590 | $101,780 | +55% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $95,230 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $115,120 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $101,090 | +37% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,620 | $102,170 | +37% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $102,920 | +35% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $46,790 | $61,500 | +31% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $63,816 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $92,626 in Tacoma, 28% more in Tacoma.