salaryCleveland is 18% 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
$1,277
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$148
👥 People living there
366,097
222,758
Commute to work
22.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
22.4%
34.5%
Own their home
41.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $101,090 | +61% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $57,280 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $128,260 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $44,210 | +52% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $95,230 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $133,740 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $167,280 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $146,030 | +49% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $70,994 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $92,626 in Tacoma, 52% more in Tacoma.