salaryOmaha is 21% 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
$1,448
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$148
👥 People living there
488,837
222,758
Commute to work
19.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
40.1%
34.5%
Own their home
57.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
13.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $57,280 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $101,090 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $102,920 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $102,170 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $101,780 | +63% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $146,030 | +61% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $128,260 | +52% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $95,230 | +50% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $72,548 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $92,626 in Tacoma, 15% more in Tacoma.