salaryPhiladelphia is 8% 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
$1,814
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$148
👥 People living there
1,579,706
222,758
Commute to work
31.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
35.4%
34.5%
Own their home
51.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
21.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
8.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Philadelphia | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,570 | $57,280 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $74,590 | $101,780 | +36% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 | $61,500 | +34% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $33,050 | $44,210 | +34% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,820 | $133,740 | +33% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,570 | $102,920 | +31% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $78,050 | $101,090 | +30% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,420 | $102,170 | +29% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Philadelphia?
About $65,019 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $92,626 in Tacoma, 28% more in Tacoma.