salaryColorado Springs is 10% 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
$1,901
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$148
👥 People living there
487,887
222,758
Commute to work
22.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
42.7%
34.5%
Own their home
60.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $59,210 | $101,780 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $102,920 | +68% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $101,090 | +60% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $95,230 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $164,980 | +55% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $45,730 | $61,500 | +34% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $128,260 | +33% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $76,410 | +33% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $66,212 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $92,626 in Tacoma, 1% more in Tacoma.
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