salaryParadise is 11% 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
$1,532
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$148
👥 People living there
185,913
222,758
Commute to work
23.2 min
28.8 min
College degree
24.1%
34.5%
Own their home
41.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
17.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
9.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $57,280 | +111% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $101,090 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $95,230 | +60% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $102,920 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $44,210 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $146,030 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $115,120 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $101,780 | +44% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $66,537 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $92,626 in Tacoma, 31% more in Tacoma.