salaryCharlotte is 14% 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
$1,881
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$148
👥 People living there
903,844
222,758
Commute to work
24.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
48%
34.5%
Own their home
51%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $101,090 | +161% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $115,120 | +82% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $102,920 | +75% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $101,780 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $95,230 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $57,280 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $76,410 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $44,210 | +49% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $68,496 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $92,626 in Tacoma, 4% more in Tacoma.