salaryHenderson 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
$2,044
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$148
👥 People living there
332,141
222,758
Commute to work
24.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
37.4%
34.5%
Own their home
66.1%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $57,280 | +111% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $101,090 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $95,230 | +60% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $102,920 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $44,210 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $146,030 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $115,120 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $101,780 | +44% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Henderson is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $66,537 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $92,626 in Tacoma, 5% more in Henderson.