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
$2,591
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,138
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$100,540
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$503,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,349
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$148
👥 People living there
211,666
222,758
Commute to work
35.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
17.8%
34.5%
Own their home
63.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
7.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moreno Valley or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley?
About $60,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Moreno Valley or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $100,540 in Moreno Valley and $92,626 in Tacoma, 9% more in Moreno Valley.