salaryCincinnati is 17% 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
$1,379
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$148
👥 People living there
311,224
222,758
Commute to work
22.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
41.8%
34.5%
Own their home
39.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
25.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $101,090 | +73% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $101,780 | +60% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $102,920 | +59% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $57,280 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $128,260 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $44,210 | +52% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $95,230 | +46% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $146,030 | +45% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $69,917 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $92,626 in Tacoma, 38% more in Tacoma.