salaryDetroit is 11% 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
$1,347
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$148
👥 People living there
638,530
222,758
Commute to work
24.8 min
28.8 min
College degree
18.1%
34.5%
Own their home
50.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
32.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
14%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,730 | $101,090 | +61% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $133,740 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,210 | $102,920 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $61,500 | +56% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $57,280 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $30,090 | $44,210 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $115,120 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $104,010 | $146,030 | +40% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $66,482 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $92,626 in Tacoma, 53% more in Tacoma.