salaryOrlando is 10% 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
$1,955
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$148
👥 People living there
319,758
222,758
Commute to work
26.2 min
28.8 min
College degree
42.5%
34.5%
Own their home
39.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $101,090 | +122% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $101,780 | +100% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $115,120 | +83% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $95,230 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $102,920 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $57,280 | +62% in Tacoma |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $80,100 | +56% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $76,410 | +54% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $65,748 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $92,626 in Tacoma, 16% more in Tacoma.