salaryModesto is 7% 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
$1,988
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$148
👥 People living there
219,215
222,758
Commute to work
30.2 min
28.8 min
College degree
21.2%
34.5%
Own their home
58.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
13.3%
12.4%
Unemployment
7.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $57,280 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,280 | $95,230 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $102,170 | +43% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $104,330 | $146,030 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $119,770 | $167,280 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,760 | $133,690 | +34% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $101,780 | +33% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $101,090 | +31% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $64,049 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $92,626 in Tacoma, 7% more in Tacoma.