salaryTacoma is 4% 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
$2,511
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$148
👥 People living there
439,418
222,758
Commute to work
29.8 min
28.8 min
College degree
48.7%
34.5%
Own their home
42.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
13.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $57,280 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $128,260 | -31% in Tacoma |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $160,090 | -27% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $164,980 | -22% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $95,230 | +22% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $102,170 | -17% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $76,410 | -14% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $115,120 | -13% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Tacoma is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,944 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $57,675 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $92,626 in Tacoma, 18% more in Oakland.