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
$1,867
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$148
👥 People living there
310,178
222,758
Commute to work
32.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
19.7%
34.5%
Own their home
24.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
23.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
11.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $79,020 | $101,780 | +29% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 | $61,500 | +27% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $35,950 | $44,210 | +23% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $133,740 | +22% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $95,230 | +21% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $164,980 | -21% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $57,280 | +20% in Tacoma |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $162,870 | +15% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Newark 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 Newark?
About $59,238 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $92,626 in Tacoma, 39% more in Tacoma.