salaryReno 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
$1,783
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$148
👥 People living there
273,212
222,758
Commute to work
20.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
36.8%
34.5%
Own their home
49.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Reno | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $57,280 | +123% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $102,920 | +65% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,260 | $102,170 | +54% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $31,190 | $44,210 | +42% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $72,800 | $101,780 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $106,050 | $146,030 | +38% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $125,710 | $167,280 | +33% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $47,010 | $61,500 | +31% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $66,010 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $92,626 in Tacoma, 6% more in Tacoma.