salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,987
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$148
👥 People living there
195,240
222,758
Commute to work
28.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
49%
34.5%
Own their home
55.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
7.8%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Huntington Beach and Tacoma cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $60,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $92,626 in Tacoma, 41% more in Huntington Beach.
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