salaryGreensboro is 20% 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
$1,496
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$148
👥 People living there
301,198
222,758
Commute to work
21.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
41%
34.5%
Own their home
50.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
17%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $101,090 | +117% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $57,280 | +91% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $115,120 | +89% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $101,780 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $102,920 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $57,510 | $95,230 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $133,740 | +59% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $128,260 | +55% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $71,803 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $92,626 in Tacoma, 28% more in Tacoma.