salaryBirmingham is 21% 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
$1,291
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$148
👥 People living there
198,173
222,758
Commute to work
20.8 min
28.8 min
College degree
31.1%
34.5%
Own their home
45.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $133,740 | +117% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $57,280 | +107% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $101,090 | +98% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $115,120 | +90% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $101,780 | +80% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $61,500 | +67% in Tacoma |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $80,100 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $102,920 | +64% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $72,760 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $92,626 in Tacoma, 46% more in Tacoma.