salaryMesa is 8% 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
$1,826
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$148
👥 People living there
511,764
222,758
Commute to work
24.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
32.5%
34.5%
Own their home
64.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
10.3%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $102,920 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $101,780 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $101,090 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $95,230 | +49% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $146,030 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $102,170 | +37% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $115,120 | +35% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $61,500 | +31% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $64,540 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $92,626 in Tacoma, 4% more in Tacoma.