salaryGlendale is 10% 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
$1,864
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$148
👥 People living there
252,833
222,758
Commute to work
27.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
24.3%
34.5%
Own their home
57.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Glendale is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,864 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $66,231 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $92,626 in Tacoma, 14% more in Tacoma.