salaryFresno is 9% 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
$1,789
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$148
👥 People living there
545,970
222,758
Commute to work
22.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
25.5%
34.5%
Own their home
50.1%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $57,280 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $102,170 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $95,230 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $146,030 | +45% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $101,780 | +42% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $133,690 | +35% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $46,500 | $61,500 | +32% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $133,740 | +31% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $65,271 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $92,626 in Tacoma, 17% more in Tacoma.