salaryRaleigh is 13% 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
$1,822
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$148
👥 People living there
481,031
222,758
Commute to work
23 min
28.8 min
College degree
54%
34.5%
Own their home
50.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $101,090 | +121% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $101,780 | +79% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $115,120 | +75% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $102,920 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $57,280 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $95,230 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $128,260 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $76,410 | +50% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $67,932 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $92,626 in Tacoma, 1% more in Tacoma.