salaryProvidence is 9% 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
$1,964
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$148
👥 People living there
191,767
222,758
Commute to work
25 min
28.8 min
College degree
34.6%
34.5%
Own their home
41.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,750 | $57,280 | +60% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $101,090 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $115,120 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $133,740 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $73,980 | $101,780 | +38% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $110,360 | $146,030 | +32% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $47,020 | $61,500 | +31% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $128,260 | +28% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $65,518 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $92,626 in Tacoma, 21% more in Tacoma.