salaryMontgomery is 24% 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
$1,304
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$148
👥 People living there
197,494
222,758
Commute to work
20.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
33.8%
34.5%
Own their home
54.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
21.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $115,120 | +137% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $133,740 | +122% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $57,280 | +117% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $101,090 | +107% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $101,780 | +104% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,610 | $102,920 | +73% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $61,500 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,240 | $102,170 | +67% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $74,351 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $92,626 in Tacoma, 34% more in Tacoma.