salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$148
👥 People living there
914,802
222,758
Commute to work
21.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
38.2%
34.5%
Own their home
44.1%
55.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $101,090 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $101,780 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $128,260 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $57,280 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $95,230 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $44,210 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $146,030 | +42% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $44,140 | $61,500 | +39% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,844 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $92,626 in Tacoma, 23% more in Tacoma.