salaryBoise City is 13% 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
$1,711
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$148
👥 People living there
237,242
222,758
Commute to work
18.9 min
28.8 min
College degree
47.5%
34.5%
Own their home
63.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
10.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $146,030 | +75% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $102,920 | +68% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $56,940 | $95,230 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $101,780 | +65% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $133,690 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $102,170 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $57,280 | +60% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $164,980 | +50% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $67,770 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $92,626 in Tacoma, 2% more in Tacoma.