salaryDenver is 5% 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
$2,065
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$148
👥 People living there
718,877
222,758
Commute to work
24.9 min
28.8 min
College degree
56.5%
34.5%
Own their home
48.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $63,150 | $101,780 | +61% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $95,230 | +49% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $57,280 | +44% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $102,920 | +34% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $128,260 | +27% in Tacoma |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $167,290 | +24% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $49,700 | $61,500 | +24% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $167,280 | +22% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $63,035 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $92,626 in Tacoma, 10% more in Denver.