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
$2,279
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$148
👥 People living there
455,548
222,758
Commute to work
29.9 min
28.8 min
College degree
35.6%
34.5%
Own their home
41.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
14.8%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $57,280 | +60% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $101,780 | +38% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $95,230 | +34% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $61,500 | +29% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $102,170 | +23% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $44,210 | +20% in Tacoma |
| Truck Driver | $60,340 | $71,240 | +18% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $146,030 | +16% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Long 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 Long Beach?
About $58,715 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $92,626 in Tacoma, 2% more in Long Beach.