salaryIndianapolis is 16% 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
$1,465
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$148
👥 People living there
885,860
222,758
Commute to work
24.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
34.9%
34.5%
Own their home
56%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis 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 | Indianapolis | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $57,280 | +97% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,510 | $102,920 | +70% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,200 | $102,170 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $167,280 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $65,130 | $101,780 | +56% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $84,230 | $128,260 | +52% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,890 | $44,210 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $101,090 | +48% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $69,679 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $92,626 in Tacoma, 23% more in Tacoma.