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
$2,946
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$148
👥 People living there
294,078
222,758
Commute to work
36.8 min
28.8 min
College degree
54.8%
34.5%
Own their home
27.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $79,020 | $101,780 | +29% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 | $61,500 | +27% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $35,950 | $44,210 | +23% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $133,740 | +22% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $95,230 | +21% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $164,980 | -21% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $57,280 | +20% in Tacoma |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $162,870 | +15% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
About $59,238 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $92,626 in Tacoma, 14% more in Jersey City.