salaryBuffalo is 16% 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
$1,397
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$148
👥 People living there
276,854
222,758
Commute to work
19.9 min
28.8 min
College degree
31.2%
34.5%
Own their home
43%
55.8%
Below poverty line
26%
12.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $133,740 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $115,120 | +42% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $146,030 | +41% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $61,500 | +38% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $101,090 | +36% in Tacoma |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $85,690 | +35% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $102,920 | +35% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $102,170 | +34% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $69,571 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $92,626 in Tacoma, 42% more in Tacoma.