salaryEl Paso is 24% 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
$1,246
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$148
👥 People living there
680,130
222,758
Commute to work
23.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
28.1%
34.5%
Own their home
60.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $57,280 | +162% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $101,780 | +111% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $102,170 | +102% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $101,090 | +101% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $146,030 | +88% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $76,410 | +80% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $95,230 | +78% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $61,500 | +72% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $74,161 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $92,626 in Tacoma, 30% more in Tacoma.