salarySalt Lake City 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
$1,608
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,657
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$80,985
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$539,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,729
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$77
$148
👥 People living there
208,007
222,758
Commute to work
19.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
51.5%
34.5%
Own their home
45.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
13.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Salt Lake City 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 | Salt Lake City | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $32,320 | $57,280 | +77% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $59,150 | $101,090 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $62,620 | $101,780 | +63% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,670 | $102,170 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $85,890 | $128,260 | +49% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $64,800 | $95,230 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $80,970 | $115,120 | +42% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,330 | $133,740 | +42% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Lake City or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Salt Lake City is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,608 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Salt Lake City?
About $66,106 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Salt Lake City or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $80,985 in Salt Lake City and $92,626 in Tacoma, 13% more in Tacoma.