salaryRiverside is 4% 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
$2,420
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$148
👥 People living there
319,069
222,758
Commute to work
31.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
25.7%
34.5%
Own their home
56.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.2%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $57,280 | +65% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $95,230 | +49% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $102,170 | +46% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $146,030 | +43% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $101,780 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | $61,500 | +32% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $101,090 | +28% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $133,690 | +27% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $62,644 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $92,626 in Tacoma, 6% more in Riverside.